KEBS denies reports of contaminated sugar amid oppositions’ allegations

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has dismissed reports alleging the distribution of sugar unfit for human consumption.

In an official statement, KEBS noted that such claims are unfounded and emphasized that all locally produced and imported sugar undergoes mandatory inspection, testing, and certification before reaching the market.

“KEBS remains vigilant and transparent in its duty to protect consumers. We urge the public to disregard unverified and alarming information circulating in social media and other platforms.”

This comes as opposition leaders raised alarm over a consignment of 25,000 metric tonnes of sugar allegedly declared unfit for human consumption but currently being distributed across the country.

Led by Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka, the leaders in a statement on Thursday alleged that the sugar, which recently landed at the Port of Mombasa, is being transported to a factory in Western Kenya where it is expected to be repackaged and sold to unsuspecting consumers.

“We are aware of a cargo of 25,000MT of sugar that recently landed in our Port of Mombasa. These 25,000 MT of sugar are already on their way to a Western Kenya sugar factory to be repackaged and sold to unsuspecting Kenyans,” he said.