MPs flag safety concerns on 27,000 tonnes of imported raw sugar
Parliament has launched an investigation into the importation, movement and safety of a controversial consignment of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar linked to Kibos Sugar Refinery Limited...
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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.
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MPs Raise Alarm Over 27,000 Tonnes of Unsafe Imported Sugar - June 2026
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, raising fears of unsafe sugar reaching consumers. A report by the Office of the Controller of Budget revealed that Siaya, Kilifi, and Kajiado counties diverted funds allocated for dispensary construction under KISRP to finance road infrastructure projects. The Kenyan Parliament has expressed concerns over potential entry of substandard sugar into the local market, raising fears about public health and economic integrity.
