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April 15, 2026
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New Twist as Kenyan Fuel Flagged Over Alleged Presence of Contaminants

New Twist as Kenyan Fuel Flagged Over Alleged Presence of Contaminants

A consumer rights lobby group has flagged a possible contaminant which was allegedly discovered in fuel circulating in the Kenyan market...

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The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has issued an alert regarding allegedly harmful compounds, specifically carcinogenic halogenated bromides, detected in Kenya's fuel supply. This discovery raises significant public health concerns and has prompted calls for immediate regulatory action.

  • A significant presence of carcinogenic halogenated bromides was found in both transit and domestic fuel samples.
  • COFEK commissioned independent analysis from Conti Testing Laboratories in Pennsylvania, USA.
  • The federation is seeking a legal ban on SICPA SA and SGS, the firms involved in Kenya's fuel marking system, citing unfair trade practices and consumer harm.

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