Swiss firm sued for using ‘harmful’ fuel markers in Kenya

Cofek accuses SICPA of using chemical markers containing halogen-based elements at higher levels...

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A Swiss multinational, SICPA SA, is facing a lawsuit accusing it of contaminating Kenyan fuel with harmful chemicals through its fuel marking services. The suit was filed by the Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek).

Cofek alleges that SICPA SA's fuel markers contain halogen-based elements at levels inconsistent with prescribed petroleum standards.
SICPA SA, contracted by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) for fuel marking, denies the allegations, stating its markers are safe.
This lawsuit follows previous controversies involving SICPA SA, including a KRA contract where over 20 million excise stamps were allegedly stolen.

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