The Atheists in Kenya Society has welcomed the decision by the government to import GMOs into the country.
The Society defended GMOs saying there has not been any credible evidence of harm from them.
In a statement on Monday the President of the Society, Harrison Mumia, said GMO crops have had more impact in countries like India and Brazil.
"We would like to state categorically that we welcome and support the importation of GMO maize as a way of tackling food insecurity in Kenya," the statement read.
Mumia expressed confidence that the modified crops have more to offer in Kenya, where farm inputs including fertilizers, farm equipment, and pesticides are becoming harder for farmers to afford.
"GMOs are not poison. We should see them as a toolkit for combating food insecurity," he reiterated.
He added that the perceived ills of genetically modified foods are illusory and far smaller than believed.
There has been a debate on the matter, since President William Ruto opened the gates for importation and use of GMOs in October.
Trade CS Moses Kuria said the government has allowed importation of some 10 million bags of GMO and non-GMO maize into the country.
"In view of the food situation in the country, I shall be signing instruments to allow duty free imports of GMO and non-GMO Maize for the next six months," he said.
