ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED COMMERCIALIZATION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED CASSAVA IN KENYA

Summary

Kenya faces significant challenges from Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), severely impacting cassava production and food security. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) proposes the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) cassava varieties resistant to CBSD to address this issue. This Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report, published in September 2025, details the planned initiative, which aims to enhance food security and improve farmers' livelihoods across six key counties.

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