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February 11, 2026
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Law firm seeks disclosure, pause on gene-drive mosquito projects

Law firm seeks disclosure, pause on gene-drive mosquito projects

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Dahir, Affey, Abdullahi and Associates Advocates has written to the Ministry of Health demanding full disclosure on whether Kenya Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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A Kenyan law firm, Dahir, Affey, Abdullahi and Associates Advocates, has demanded full disclosure from the Ministry of Health regarding any gene-drive mosquito projects in Kenya, citing public health and biosafety concerns.

  • The law firm invoked the Access to Information Act, seeking detailed documentation on research, importation, trials, or environmental release of lab-engineered mosquitoes.
  • The demand comes amid online claims linking mosquito research to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has dismissed allegations of releasing mosquitoes in Kenya.
  • The advocates are seeking confirmation of such programs, implementing institutions, funders, affected counties, risk assessments, and regulatory approvals.

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