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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, June 16, 2026National Assembly Investigates Kibos Raw Sugar Imports Over Consumer Safety Concerns - June 2026
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National Assembly Investigates Kibos Raw Sugar Imports Over Consumer Safety Concerns - June 2026

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is investigating the importation of thousands of tonnes of raw sugar, deemed unfit for direct human consumption, amid fears it could enter the local market. The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a lawsuit against the National Social Security Fund, challenging its directive for employers to continue enhanced employee deductions under the NSSF Act, 2013. The National Treasury plans a new Ksh145.6 billion Eurobond to address the 2026/27 budget shortfall and refinance an existing high-interest bond.

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National Assembly investigates Kibos raw sugar imports over consumer safety concerns

National Assembly investigates Kibos raw sugar imports over consumer safety concerns

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is investigating the importation of thousands of tonnes of raw sugar, deemed unfit for direct human consumption, amid fears it could enter the local market.

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The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is investigating the importation of thousands of tonnes of raw sugar, deemed unfit for direct human consumption, amid fears it could enter the local market.

  • Approximately 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar were imported, with about 3,900 tonnes currently in Kisumu for processing.
  • The investigation is led by Committee Chairperson and Ikolomani MP Bernard Masaka Shinali, who is tracing the sugar's movement from the Port of Mombasa to the processing plant.
  • Lawmakers are demanding all import documentation, including customs clearance and health certificates, to ensure no raw sugar is released to consumers before undergoing the required refining process.
Tuesday 9:01 AMKenyansFirst

NSSF Suffers Fresh Setback Over Directive for Higher Deductions

NSSF Suffers Fresh Setback Over Directive for Higher Deductions

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has filed a lawsuit against the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), challenging its directive for employers to continue enhanced employee deductions under the NSSF Act, 2013.

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Key Highlights

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has filed a lawsuit against the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), challenging its directive for employers to continue enhanced employee deductions under the NSSF Act, 2013.

  • COFEK argues the directive is unlawful and attempts to bypass existing court orders declaring the 2013 Act unconstitutional.
  • Key organizations involved are the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
  • The dispute centers on a Court of Appeal ruling dated May 29, 2026, which dismissed the NSSF's application to suspend a judgment against the Act.
Tuesday 12:02 PMKenyans

Mbadi Eyes New Ksh145 Billion Eurobond to Fund Budget

Mbadi Eyes New Ksh145 Billion Eurobond to Fund Budget

The National Treasury plans a new Ksh145.6 billion (USD1.12 billion) Eurobond to address the 2026/27 budget shortfall and refinance an existing high-interest bond.

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The National Treasury plans a new Ksh145.6 billion (USD1.12 billion) Eurobond to address the 2026/27 budget shortfall and refinance an existing high-interest bond.

  • Targeting a Ksh145.6 billion Eurobond issuance for the 2026/27 financial year.
  • Involves Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and aims to refinance a Ksh194 billion note maturing in 2031.
  • Other borrowing includes Ksh170.5 billion from the World Bank and significant project loans.
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