MPs have raised concerns that 26,220 bags of sugar suspected to be harmful may have reached Kenyan markets after transport from Mombasa to Nairobi via the SGR.
During a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, lawmakers questioned Acting CEO of the Kenya Sugar Board Jude Chesire about the transport of the consignment. Committee Chair Benard Shinali demanded full documentation to protect public safety.
Deputy Chair Marianne Keitany and MP Anthony Oluoch voiced fears that the sugar could already be in circulation without proper permits. They recalled past cases where unsafe goods reached markets unexpectedly.
Chesire maintained that the sugar remains under police guard in Mombasa and has not been distributed. Documents however show customs clearance on April 24 2026 and arrival of wagons in Nairobi on May 3 2026.
The government said it formed a multi-agency team including KEBS and police to prevent the sugar from entering the market. MPs sought further details on storage and oversight.
