GMO Fun Facts: What is GMO in Full?
March 20, 2019| |
GMO becomes a hot topic whenever it is mentioned in Kenya. This is due to fears propagated by opponents of the technology but do people even know what the initials GMO stand for? We asked this question to delegates during the National Devolution Conference 2019, the response was unbelievable. It is important to note that 2019 National Devolution Conference was not open to the general public but only open to self-sponsored delegates and selected National and County Governments officials.
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