Members of Parliament in Kenya have raised concerns over the safety of 27,839 metric tonnes of imported sugar that was flagged by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). The sugar, which may have entered the Kenyan market, has prompted questions about its quality and potential health risks.
The issue was brought up during a National Assembly departmental committee session on agriculture, where MPs demanded answers from KEBS officials. The bureau had earlier identified the consignment as potentially substandard or contaminated, but there are fears it could have been distributed despite the warning.
According to parliamentary records, the sugar was imported from various countries, and KEBS had flagged it for failing to meet required standards. MPs have called for a thorough investigation and recall if necessary, emphasizing the need to protect public health.
As of May 13, 2026, no official statement has been released by KEBS or the Ministry of Health regarding the status of the sugar. The matter remains under parliamentary scrutiny, with further hearings expected.
