Kenyan Members of Parliament are investigating a controversial shipment of 27,000 metric tonnes of imported raw sugar due to significant safety and documentation concerns.

• 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar imported by Kibos Sugar Refinery Limited are under scrutiny.
• The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is leading the investigation.
• MPs are concerned about the sugar's origin, age, and potential risk to consumers, demanding a halt to all processing activities until investigations conclude.

Kenyan lawmakers are debating the country's laws on bhang (cannabis) amidst rising usage and trafficking, with some advocating for a move away from prohibition towards regulated use.

• MPs highlighted that countries like Mexico, the United States, and South Africa have adopted controlled approaches to cannabis, including for medicinal purposes.
• Ugenya MP David Ouma shared a personal account of using bhang for pain relief, while Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris noted its informal use in households.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reports that public transport is a major conduit for drug trafficking, with significant seizures like over 170 kilograms of marijuana.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has successfully restored its online permit application portal and granted a nationwide 10-day extension for truckers to apply for exemption permits.

• The portal is now accessible at https://permits.kenha.co.ke/.
• This extension benefits trucks with expired permits and new applicants, with the deadline for new applications set for June 19.
• The relief measure aims to manage a surge in applications following the system's restoration, with both extensions expiring on July 19, 2026.