Nairobi, Kenya – (African Boulevard News) – In a sweeping move, 27 Kenyan officials have been suspended on suspicion of diverting contaminated sugar. The shipment of sugar was imported into the country in 2018 and declared expired and “unfit for human consumption” by the Kenya Bureau of Certification (KEBS). The sugar was meant to be converted into industrial use, but it was discovered that the contaminated sugar had made its way into the local market.
The officials, who are based in the coastal city of Mombasa, are suspected of re-packaging the contaminated sugar and selling it as edible sugar to unsuspecting consumers. This is a major health hazard as the sugar is contaminated with dangerous toxins that can cause health complications.
The investigation into the contaminated sugar started when the KEBS flagged several companies for importing expired sugar. This led to the discovery that the contaminated sugar had been diverted to the local market and was being sold to unsuspecting consumers.
“We have launched a full-scale investigation into this matter, and we will not hesitate to take action against those found to have violated the law,” said a spokesperson for the KEBS.
This move comes amid growing concerns about the safety of food products in Kenya. In recent years, there have been several cases of contaminated food products making their way into the local market. This has led to calls for stricter regulations and better enforcement of food safety standards.
“The safety of our citizens is of utmost importance, and we will not tolerate any action that puts their health at risk,” said a government official.
The suspensions have been welcomed by industry experts who have been calling for better enforcement of food safety standards. “This is a positive step towards ensuring that food safety standards are upheld in the country. We need to do more to protect consumers from dangerous food products,” said an industry expert.
The investigation into the contaminated sugar is ongoing, and more suspensions are expected as the probe continues. The government has urged consumers to be vigilant when purchasing food products and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
In conclusion, the suspension of the 27 officials suspected of diverting contaminated sugar is a positive step towards better enforcement of food safety standards in Kenya. The move has been welcomed by industry experts who have been calling for stricter regulations to protect consumers from dangerous food products. The investigation into the contaminated sugar is ongoing, and the government has urged consumers to be vigilant when purchasing food products.
