The Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers is advocating for the importation of genetically modified yellow maize and soya beans to decrease the high production costs, which have led to increased consumer food prices. This proposal follows President Uhuru Kenyatta's directive to the ministry to explore measures to reduce the high cost of feed. The manufacturers had previously requested permission to import genetically modified raw materials for feed processing, but the government had denied the request due to the 2012 ban on GMO imports. The industry is currently facing a shortage of crucial ingredients for animal feed, and the recent suspension of exports from Zambia has further increased costs, resulting in higher prices for animal feed products.