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    "content": "THAT, aware that the Government banned importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) imports in 2012; further aware that the Ministry of Health which initiated the ban has consistently maintained that GMO foods are not safe for human and animal consumption; considering that no tangible evidence on the same has been provided; cognizant of the fact that local and international scientific institutions and stakeholders have consistently endorsed the use of GMO foods as a necessary measure for the present and future food security in the country; concerned that the National Bio-Safety Authority (NBA) established under the Bio-Safety Act was not involved in the decision to ban the use of GMO foods in the country; concerned that the country continues to lose millions of shillings monthly in lost business opportunities related to GMO products; further concerned that research on bio-technology and bio-safety has stalled; this House Resolves to establish a Select Committee to comprehensively investigate and inquire into all matters relating to GMOs, consider and review all related research findings and make recommendations and table its report within ninety (90) days and approves the following Members to constitute the Committee:- (1) Hon. (Dr.) Wilber Ottichilo, MP - Chairperson (2) Hon. Japheth Kareke Mbiuki, MP (3) Hon. (Ms.) Rachael Amolo Ameso, MP (4) Hon. Njogu Barua, MP (5) Hon. Sunjeev Kaur Birdi, MP (6) Hon. Timothy Bosire, MP The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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