The government has warned that Kenyans might have been exposed to poisonous sugar which is being sold in several parts of the country.
The illicit sugar is allegedly sold disguised as local brands.
This comes after Deputy Head of Public Service Wanyama Musiambo, Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet and Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) chief George Kinoti led a night raid in Eastleigh where part of the poisonous sugar was found in a godown.
According to Kinoti, the sugar was being repackaged as local brands including Kabras, WestSugar and a range of other little-known names.
He stated that the sugar was tested and found to contain harmful substances to human health.
Officials maintained that the chemicals found in the samples taken to the Government Chemist are capable of causing internal organ damage if consumed.
“These people are selling poison. I have seen the results and I am certain about this. The fear now is that it has been spread far and wide. We have arrested three suspects who are helping with investigations. We will be going for everyone involved, including government officials who may have facilitated these commodities to end up in the market,” he said.
On the other hand, Ramar Sangaiah, Head of Agriculture at West Kenya Sugar Company, said that the firm had received information about the fake sugar.