National Biosafety Authority
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). It aims to regulate research and commercial activities involving GMOs to ensure safety of human and animal health and environmental protection. The Authority is guided by core values of good governance, professionalism, customer focus, and inclusiveness, with a vision to be a world-class biosafety agency and a mission to ensure safe development, transfer, handling, and use of GMOs.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
National Biosafety Authority
Products
GM-Free
Issuance of non-GMO certification and GMO-Free Certificates for exports and non-GMO commodity import verification.
GM and GM-Free Labelling
Application and verification service for mandatory GMO labelling and voluntary GM-free labelling claims.
Environmental Release
Regulatory notification and assessment process for GMOs containing two or more separate transgenic events combined through conventional breeding.
Environmental Release of GMOs
Regulatory approval process for introducing a genetically modified organism into the environment with no containment measures required.
Environmental release for National Performance Trials (NPTs)
Scientifically designed evaluation process to assess performance, adaptability and value for use of GMOs under localized conditions.
Application Form for
Application form required for seeking environmental release approvals and commercial placement of genetically modified organisms.
GM-Free
Issuance of non-GMO certification and GMO-Free Certificates for exports and non-GMO commodity import verification.
GM and GM-Free Labelling
Application and verification service for mandatory GMO labelling and voluntary GM-free labelling claims.
Environmental Release
Regulatory notification and assessment process for GMOs containing two or more separate transgenic events combined through conventional breeding.
Environmental Release of GMOs
Regulatory approval process for introducing a genetically modified organism into the environment with no containment measures required.
Environmental release for National Performance Trials (NPTs)
Scientifically designed evaluation process to assess performance, adaptability and value for use of GMOs under localized conditions.
Application Form for
Application form required for seeking environmental release approvals and commercial placement of genetically modified organisms.
Services
Regulatory service issuing approvals and certificates required for legal importation, exportation and transit of GMOs, including GMO‑free certificates and letters of no objection.
Provision of downloadable and web‑based application forms and guidance for GMO‑related approvals and institutional registrations.
Registration service for institutional biosafety committees including provision of registration application forms.
Provide guidelines, checklists, brochures, procedural guides and GM food safety assessment documents as downloadable resources for applicants and stakeholders.
Access to GMO tracking tools and links to national clearing‑house records listing approved GMO projects and related data.
Regulatory service issuing approvals and certificates required for legal importation, exportation and transit of GMOs, including GMO‑free certificates and letters of no objection.
Provision of downloadable and web‑based application forms and guidance for GMO‑related approvals and institutional registrations.
Registration service for institutional biosafety committees including provision of registration application forms.
Provide guidelines, checklists, brochures, procedural guides and GM food safety assessment documents as downloadable resources for applicants and stakeholders.
Access to GMO tracking tools and links to national clearing‑house records listing approved GMO projects and related data.
Expertise Areas
- Biosafety regulation for genetically modified organisms
- GMO import/export and transit regulation
- Biosafety risk assessment and GM food safety assessment
- Regulatory policy and legislative implementation
Key Technologies
- Genetic engineering oversight
- Genome editing advisory and early consultation
- Online application portals and e-government integration
- GMO tracking databases / clearing‑house systems
News & Updates
Official announcement regarding the ban on certain GMOs in Kenya.
Guidelines for introducing genetically modified commodities into the Kenyan market.
Public awareness on activities involving GMOs in Kenya.
Notice on the implementation of fees for services offered by the NBA.
Notification about migration to the e-Citizen platform for services.
Official announcement regarding the ban on certain GMOs in Kenya.
Guidelines for introducing genetically modified commodities into the Kenyan market.
Public awareness on activities involving GMOs in Kenya.
Notice on the implementation of fees for services offered by the NBA.
Notification about migration to the e-Citizen platform for services.