Kenya GMO Corn Trials Said to Face Obstacle Over Import Ban

Kenya is withholding approval for field trials of genetically modified corn because some officials argue that a ban on GMO imports applies to controlled growing tests as well, according to a person familiar with the deliberations.

Talks involving representatives from the health and environment ministries and the National Biosafety Authority reached a deadlock in meetings held to discuss applications last week, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private.