Nairobi, Nov. 22 -- President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have been thrown on different sides of the genetically modified foods debate, having both zealously defended their introduction and use as members of Cabinet in the Grand Coalition Government.

Now, Mr Odinga has asked Parliament and Kenyans to reject President Ruto's move to lift a 10-year ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and animal feeds as well as their cultivation in the country.

As Deputy President, Dr Ruto, too, had sat in the Cabinet chaired by his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, that had imposed the ban, which the new President rescinded in October following a meeting of the outgoing ministers.

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader ar...