Some farmers and campaign groups are opposed to the use of genetically modified crops.
Eva Wanjiru accuses the person of making what she eats worse.
She is worried that many farmers will use GM maize seeds early next year after the government reversed a 10-year ban on the crop.
The country's agricultural authority says that planting the seeds on half a million acres will help curb shortages because of the lack of rain.
There is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to eating genetically modified organisms, says a professor.
There is no evidence to support a link between the two. I think it's a good debate because we're comfortable taking genetically modifiedinsulin but can't take GM food because of imaginary effects. He told the radio station that the claims are not true.
He says that genetically modified organisms are closely monitored after they're released.
One of the most severe water shortages in the East African region has been caused by four failed rainy seasons in a row. There are warnings of famine because crops are not growing.
Due to the resilience of GM seeds, some people have a more positive view of them than Ms Wanjiru.
The lifting of the ban was due to the need to ensure food security and protect the environment.
Climate change, the severity of drought, and the emergence of new pests such as fall armyworms and maize stalks borer pose a real threat to food, according to Dr Eliud Kireger.
The maize crop is destroyed by diseases. Fall armyworms eat through most of the vegetation as they move through crops.
Food scientists say the technology will increase production and reduce dependence on imports.
"We should embrace technology and see it as a part solution to the challenges we are facing more than what we are concerned with", said Dr Murenga Mwimali from the Alliance for Science at Cornell University.
The yield from genetically modified maize has improved over the past two decades according to a review.
There is evidence that costs are reduced because of improved weed control and less application of pesticides.
The lifting of the ban makes it possible for farmers in the country to cultivate GM crops, as well as import food and animal feeds.
Most of the farms in the country grow maize, which is the staple food. Ugali, or maize meal, is the country's most popular dish.
80% of the country's population is employed in agriculture. Farmers in the country rely on their crops for both income and sustenance.
Ms Wanjiru has been practicing organic farming in the north-eastern part of the country for a long time. She does not use chemicals on her farm.
She doesn't think there's enough evidence to show that crops produced through the use of technology will help the country fight hunger.
Farmers complain about pests and diseases when they plant these genetically modified organisms. They still complain if there is no rain. I do not believe it is a solution.
There are fears that the companies that sell the genetically modified seeds will dominate the market and that farmers who use them will become dependent on them.
Allowing these companies to dominate the production and importation market of key crops such as maize is likely to affect the livelihoods of the farmers who produce about 40-45 million bags of maize every year.
Farmers will be exposed to intellectual property laws related to patents held by Monsanto if the ban on the genetically modified organisms is lifted. Ms Nasike said that GM seed is patented and this could lead to intellectual property disputes.
According to Dr Stephen Mugo, director of the Centre for Resilient Agriculture for Africa, the country will not be affected by multinational companies.
It's not true because the country has the ability to grow GM crops. He said that most companies lease the technology that they use.
According to a survey conducted by the Route to Food Initiative, more than half of the people in the country don't like genetically modified organisms.
The maize varieties have been subjected to clinical trials and passed safety assessments according to a state agency.
They won't present a risk to human health.
"We checked all parameters of safety within international standards and the experience over the last 26 years shows that there hasn't been any credible report on the effects on human health, animal health and environment."
There are eight countries in the world that have approved the use of genetically modified organisms. They are approved for use in 70 countries.
Ms Wanjiru, who is skeptical about the safety and economic benefits of genetically modified crops, will not be swayed by such assurances.
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