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May 13, 2026
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MPs probe whereabouts of 27,000 tonnes of imported sugar

MPs probe whereabouts of 27,000 tonnes of imported sugar

The committee, chaired by Navakholo MP Benard Shinali, sought answers on the whereabouts of 27,839 metric tonnes of sugar after tests by the Kenya Bureau of Standards established that it met standards for raw sugar meant for further refining and not for direct consumption. Kenya ..

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Kenyan Members of Parliament are probing the disappearance of over 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar declared unfit for direct consumption. The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is questioning officials over the handling of this large consignment.

  • 27,839 metric tonnes of sugar imported by Mombasa Sugar Refinery Limited (MSRL) is unaccounted for regarding its intended use.
  • Officials from the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), led by Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire, are facing scrutiny.
  • Lawmakers are demanding clearance documents and the transit records from the Port of Mombasa to the Nairobi warehouse, expressing concerns about potential diversion into the local market.

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