Kenyan court rules seed-sharing legal in landmark victory for farmers

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A Kenyan court has ruled against sections of a controversial law that had restricted farmers from saving and sharing seeds. The law imposed heavy fines and prison sentences of up to two years for using uncertified seeds, effectively criminalizing the traditional practice of saving and sharing indigenous seeds passed down through generations. The court declared these provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional, stating they favored corporate interests over farmers’ rights and were discriminatory. The ruling has been celebrated as a significant victory for food sovereignty and smallholder agriculture.. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/.

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Publication Date: 2025-11-29T12:19:24Z

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A Kenyan court has ruled against sections of a controversial law that had restricted farmers from saving and sharing seeds. The law imposed heavy fines and prison sentences of up to two years for using uncertified seeds, effectively criminalizing the traditional practice of saving and sharing indigenous seeds passed down through generations. The court declared these provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional, stating they favored corporate interests over farmers’ rights and were discriminatory. The ruling has been celebrated as a significant victory for food sovereignty and smallholder agriculture.

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