The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) -

NBA Board of Directors and guests display 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
during its launch on 5th May 2025 in Nairobi.

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) was established by the Biosafety Act No. 2 of 2009 to exercise general supervision and control over the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are products of Modern Biotechnology that involve the manipulation of the genetic material of organisms through genetic engineering procedures.

Vision

A nation where genetically modified organisms (GMO) are safe and beneficial

Mission

To facilitate safe development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMO).

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Our Services

Genome Editing

Application for Early Consultation for Genome editing Technology in Kenya

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GMO Testing/Screening

This is a service offered for the testing of samples for GMO Presence

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Sampling for GMO Testing

Offered for the sampling of consignment, experimental materials for GMO Testing.

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Regulatory Agency

In conducting its functions the National Biosafety Authority works in close collaboration with the following regulatory agencies as specified in the Biosafety Act. These institutions are also regulators as provided by the law that established them: