
KEBS Issues Report About Contaminated Sugar Amid Opposition's Allegations
- Published By The Statesman For The Statesman Digital
- 16 hours ago
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has dismissed reports alleging the distribution of sugar unfit for human consumption.
In an official statement, KEBS noted that such claims are unfounded and emphasized that all locally produced and imported sugar undergoes mandatory inspection, testing, and certification before reaching the market.
“KEBS remains vigilant and transparent in its duty to protect consumers. We urge the public to disregard unverified and alarming information circulating in social media and other platforms.”
This comes as opposition leaders raised alarm over a consignment of 25,000 metric tonnes of sugar allegedly declared unfit for human consumption but currently being distributed across the country.
Led by Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka, the leaders in a statement on Thursday alleged that the sugar, which recently landed at the Port of Mombasa, is being transported to a factory in Western Kenya where it is expected to be repackaged and sold to unsuspecting consumers.
Read Also: Shock as MP Ndindi Nyoro Raises Alarm Over Ksh44 Billion Talanta Stadium Bond
“We are aware of a cargo of 25,000MT of sugar that recently landed in our Port of Mombasa. These 25,000 MT of sugar are already on their way to a Western Kenya sugar factory to be repackaged and sold to unsuspecting Kenyans,” he said.
Share on
Tags
SHARE YOUR COMMENT
MORE STORIES FOR YOU
Trending Stories
DJ Mo’s former illicit lo...
- Published By Jane
- January 15, 2024
Mapenzi! Zari and Tanasha...
- Published By Jane
- October 24, 2023
Zuchu Speaks on Diamond P...
- Published By Jane
- October 12, 2023
Hio Ni Upumbavu Wasituche...
- Published By Jane
- November 8, 2023
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Love Without Likes: Why P...
- Published By The
- July 17, 2025
Revealed: Inside The Secr...
- Published By The
- July 17, 2025
What is The Difference Be...
- Published By The
- July 21, 2025
The 5 Challenges and Solu...
- Published By The
- July 17, 2025
Latest Stories
Absa Bank Kenya Sets Asid...
- Published By The
- August 1, 2025
Shock as Nairobi Pastor T...
- Published By The
- August 1, 2025
Miracle?: ’30-Year-old Ba...
- Published By The
- August 1, 2025
Two Police Officers Jaile...
- Published By The
- August 1, 2025