Kenya is on its way to start using genetically modified (GM) animals in research, an official said….
Dorington Ogoyi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), said the organization is currently finalizing the development of a draft guideline on contained use of transgenic animals.
“We are leading the way in preparing the ground for regulating biotech animals,” he said during a workshop on regulation of GM animals in Kenya.
Ogoyi noted that NBA is fast-tracking laws that support advancements in animal biotechnology and other areas.
“We have previously over-focused on transgenic crops but this is likely to change with the introduction of GM animal research,” he added.
Ogoyi said that by adapting the technology, Kenya’s is setting the pace for the rest of African countries.
“We are learning from the best practices in the world and drawing useful lessons from countries with GM animal applications,” he said.
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