An initial analysis done by KEBS reveals that the contraband sugar that has been impounded in various parts of the country contains traces of deadly mercury.
On Wednesday, Industralisation Cabinet Secretary Aden Mohammed dismissed claims that the sugar had traces of mercury even after his Interior counterpart confirms the news.
A secret letter dated June 14th 2018 sent to Mr. Mohammed from KEBS however shows that the minister had prior information about the deadly sugar despite rejecting the weighty matter.
"We obtained samples of sugar seized by the DCI and sent them to our labs as you had directed," read the letter.
It further said: "The results came back yesterday and unfortunately tested positive for Mercuric Chloride (HgCl2) and other contaminants that make it unfit for consumption."
Interestingly, KEBS Managing Director Charles Ongwae, who had conducted the test, on Thursday denied his on findings when he appeared at parliamentary trade committee.
DCI George Kinoti on Wednesday threatened to deal with Mr. Mohammed in court, insisting that he had lied to the public over the perilous matter.
Surprisingly, the confusion comes at a time President Uhuru Kenyatta is determined to curb corruption which has eclipsed his leadership.