High food prices, record fuel prices and the worst drought in 40 years made for a depressing run-up to the election. Gabrielle Lynch explains that a great deal has changed since Kenya stood on the “brink of a precipice” in 2008. His options will be further limited by the country’s high debt levels, which have driven the cost of annual debt servicing to almost 54% of domestic revenues – up from 40% in 2020. Genetically modified food debateKenya lifted a ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops amid the worst drought in 40 years and soaring food prices. The decision was welcomed by scientists who see genetically modified crops as the answer for food security.

Source: The Star December 15, 2022 13:38 UTC