Kitutu Chache South, MP, is calling for the resignation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bureau of Standards for delivering contradictory signals regarding a consignment of edible oils.
This follows media allegations about a brewing scandal involving 125,000 metric tonnes of edible oil valued at Ksh.16.5 billion sourced in June 2023.
The legislator accused the CEO of capitulating to threats and holding secret talks to alter her first judgment.
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“The other day, they told us that the imported edible oils were unfit for human consumption, but she went back on her word after backdoor meetings and threats,” Kibagaendi said.
The simmering dispute over whether newly imported edible oils are safe for human consumption has generated anxiety after KEBS issued the oil a clean bill of health, noting that Vitamin A and insoluble contaminants are not health check standards.
“She went on to say sorry the edible oils are now fit for human consumption. They are cutting deals everywhere and that is what Cs are doing, PS are doing, including everyone else in government,” Kibagendi said.
Kibagendi remarked that government corruption is rampant and runs all the way to the presidency.
“It rots from the head. When the head is not giving direction and demonstrating integrity, hard work, and a spirit of transformation in this country, then the rest of the body follows suit, “ he asserted.
On September 5th, KEBS notified the Kenya National Trading Corporation's Managing Director that the edible oil was unsafe for human consumption.
"The consignments have been rejected, and the importer is hereby advised to reship them to the country of origin within 30 days of the date of this letter, or they will be destroyed at the importer's expense."
