KEBS Has dismissed allegations of contaminated sugar being distributed in Kenyan market. Photo: KEBS.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has dismissed allegations of distribution of sugar unfit for human consumption.
In a statement released by KEBS on Thursday, July 31, it assured the public that no contaminated sugar had been cleared and released in the market, as alleged by the opposition.
“Kenya Bureau of Standards assures Kenyan public that no consignment of sugar unfit for human consumption has been cleared for release into the market,” KEBS stated.
According to KEBS, the allegations making round are baseless, stating that both locally produced and imported sugar undergo mandatory and vigorous inspection, testing and certification before being released to 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,” KEBS clarified.
In their presser yesterday, the opposition led by Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, alleged that over a consignment of 25,000 tonnes of in the country unfit is currently being distributed in the market.
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,” Kalonzo said.
He further alleged that the contaminated sugar is being transported at a sugar factory in Western Kenya, which he did not disclose for repackaging and sold to unsuspecting consumers.
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