Kenya Appeals High Court's GMO Ruling

A group of Kenyan farmers and advocates have filed an urgent appeal to challenge the High Court's recent decision that lifted a ban on the cultivation, importation, and sale of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). They argue that the ruling poses a threat to their rights and the rights of all Kenyans, as the Cabinet's 2022 decision to lift the ban removed critical regulatory protections. The petitioners seek conservatory orders to halt the ongoing rollout of GMO crop trials, emphasizing that the impacts of GMO cultivation could be irreversible. Meanwhile, the Ohio Attorney General is appealing a ruling that deemed the state's 'Heartbeat Act' unconstitutional, arguing that other provisions of the law should remain intact despite the ban on abortion after six weeks. The legal disputes in both regions highlight broader concerns regarding public safety and regulatory oversight in agricultural practices and reproductive rights. As these cases progress, they underscore the importance of public participation and legal scrutiny in policy decisions affecting health and environmental safety.