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.