ABSTRACT

Many African nations place a high priority on enhancing food security and nutrition. However, unfavorable environmental conditions interfere with the achievement of food security in Africa. The production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) presents intriguing possibilities for improving food security on the continent. In Africa, countries in the same regions have different GMO usage policies and laws. While some nations are updating their laws and policies to allow GMOs, others are still debating whether they are worth the risk. However, there is still little information available regarding the most recent status of GMO applications in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The current review summarizes the state of GMO applications for enhancing food security in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Currently, Tanzania and Uganda do not accept GMOs, but Kenya does. This study can assist governments, academics, and policymakers in enhancing GMO acceptance for boosting nutrition and food security in their nations.

摘要

许多非洲国家高度重视加强粮食安全和营养。然而，不利的环境条件阻碍了非洲粮食安全的实现。转基因生物 (GMO) 的生产为改善非洲大陆的粮食安全提供了有趣的可能性。在非洲，同一地区的国家有不同的转基因生物使用政策和法律。虽然一些国家正在更新他们的法律和政策以允许转基因生物，但其他国家仍在争论他们是否值得冒险。然而，关于肯尼亚、坦桑尼亚和乌干达转基因生物应用的最新情况，仍然缺乏可用的信息。当前的审查总结了转基因生物在肯尼亚、坦桑尼亚和乌干达增强粮食安全方面的应用状况。目前，坦桑尼亚和乌干达不接受转基因生物，但肯尼亚有。这项研究可以帮助政府、学术界和决策者提高转基因生物的接受度，以促进其国家的营养和粮食安全。