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OUR ACHIEVEMENTS - Led stakeholders in drafting and discussing the Biosafety Bill and lobbying for passage of the bill into law and its eventual assent by the President of Kenya.
- Held the 1st ever all Africa congress on biotechnology that was held in Kenya in September 2008 with over 400 delegates from 39 countries of the world that had representation from all the continents.
- Led stakeholders in drafting and discussion the biodsafety policy which was later approved by the cabinet.
- Established of the first networks in Africa known as “Agricultural Biotechnology Network in Africa” – ABNETA www.abneta.org that disseminates accurate information on biotechnology to scientists, policy makers, farmers, students, consumers, general public and the media.
- Establishment of farmer based demonstration sites for biotechnology applications in tissue culture for various crops including bananas, sweet potatoes, fruits and tree crops.
- Proactive communication mechanisms with stakeholder groups at all levels developed.
- Interactions with government officials, politicians, consumers, media and scientific communities.
- Wide media coverage and support from a cross-section of stakeholders.
- Secured wide recognition as a credible biotechnology Association for Africa
- Lobbied legislation and active implementation of the biosafety system in Kenya and enhancement of novel biotechnology products
- Initiated journalists and scientists training in biotechnology communication and reporting
- Organized workshops and seminars as well as held press conferences with local and international guest speakers
- Established international contacts and networking in Africa
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