Kenya’s opposition leaders have sounded the alarm over a 25,000-metric-tonne consignment of imported sugar docked at the Port of Mombasa, which they allege is contaminated and unfit for human consumption. Despite these concerns, they say the government has shockingly cleared the sugar for repackaging in a Western Kenya factory, raising public health fears.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, and Nyandarua Senator John Methu claimed the sugar had already been flagged as unsafe at its port of origin.
“We’re aware that a shipment of 25,000 metric tonnes of sugar, flagged as unfit for human consumption at the source, landed in Mombasa,” said Karua. “Yet the Ruto regime cleared it with alarming speed. What kind of leadership prioritizes corrupt interests over the safety of its citizens?”
The opposition leaders called for the immediate condemnation and destruction of the sugar to prevent it from reaching consumers.
“This sugar is already en route to a factory in Western Kenya for repackaging,” Karua added. “The speed of its clearance reveals the regime’s cold disregard for human life. Money has become their god.”
They slammed the government for what they described as “commercial greed poisoning Kenyans,” accusing officials of putting profit before public safety.
Karua, Kalonzo Decry Assassination Attempts
In the same address, the leaders also denounced rising police brutality and what they described as state-sponsored violence targeting opposition figures.
Citing recent attacks during peaceful “meet-the-people” tours in Murang’a and Subukia, Karua revealed that some opposition members narrowly escaped assassination.
“Specific members of our team were targeted for assassination,” Karua said. “The evidence is clear in the bullet holes aimed at specific vehicles. We thank the Almighty for His protection, otherwise we would be eulogising our own.”
The coalition said it had submitted a formal complaint to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), demanding swift investigation and accountability.
“We expect IPOA to treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves,” she said. “Any attempt to take the life of a human being must be condemned in the strongest terms.”
They demanded action against Murang’a County police commander and held Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome responsible for the alleged abuse of power.
The leaders also made a symbolic stand to honour victims of alleged police violence by wearing black armbands during the briefing.
“This is a stark reminder of the souls felled by police bullets, lives lost in police custody. We remember them today,” they stated.
Vowing not to relent, they pledged to keep pushing for justice and government accountability.
“WanTam is not just a slogan,” they declared. “It is an eventuality.”
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