The Atheist Kenya society has declared support for use and importation of the controversial Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) maize.
In a statement from the Atheist President Harrison Mumia, on Monday, November 21, the society indicated that they were in full support of the move by the cabinet to allow GMO maize in Kenya.
Mumia explained that importing GMOs into the country will be a solution to food insecurity as millions face acute starvation occasioned by drought.
The statement which was sent to newsrooms further stated that there has never been justifiable harm associated with GMO crops.
The organization argued that several countries around the world, including advanced ones had immensely benefited from GMO foods.
“GM crops have been shown to have more impact in countries like India and Brazil,” noted the statement.
According to the society, Kenya has been struggling with farm inputs like fertilizers and that GMOs would offer a long lasting solution for farmers.
“In a country such as ours, where farm inputs, like fertilizers, farm equipment, and pesticides are becoming harder to afford for our farmers, we believe that GM crops have more to offer,” read part of the statement.
Emphasizing the benefits, Mumia argued that that GMOs are harmless and that the fears associated with the technology were imaginary.
“GMOs are not poison. The perceived ills of genetically modified foods are illusory and far smaller than believed,” concluded the Atheists boss.
This statement came hours after the Catholic Archbishop of Nyeri Antony Muheria faulted Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria for suggesting that GMOs are one of the many threats that can kill Kenyans.
“The issue of GMO should be a national conversation and engagement that should bring together government, agricultural experts, food experts and other stakeholders.
Kenyans deserve respect and apology from Moses Kuria, death is not someone to joke about,” he remarked.
Source: kENYANS.CO.KE