The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation released genetically modified mosquitoes in Nairobi

There is no credible evidence or official reports from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Kenyan health authorities, or scientific bodies confirming the release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Nairobi by the foundation. While the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation does fund research into novel vector control methods, including genetic modification of mosquitoes, these projects are conducted under strict regulatory oversight and typically involve pilot studies in controlled environments, not secret releases in urban centers. For instance, projects like Target Malaria, which the Gates Foundation supports, are focused on gene drive technology for malaria control and operate with transparency and community engagement, primarily in countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Uganda, with no reported releases in Nairobi. Furthermore, the claim of an 'unusual surge' in aggressive, repellent-resistant mosquitoes directly linked to such a release is unsubstantiated. Mosquito populations can fluctuate due to environmental factors, and resistance to repellents can develop naturally over time, but these phenomena are not evidence of a secret GM mosquito release.