Ghost of contraband sugar remains unknown

Police at Kenya’s Busia border town  seized 88 bags of contraband sugar with an estimated value of $15,000 (Sh1.5m).

The illegal goods, which were packed in 50kg bags, suspected to have been smuggled into Kenya from neighbouring Uganda thorough the porous border.

Busia County Commander Wambua Katithi on Sunday said 68 bags of the sweetener were found at a warehouse at Bulanda on the outskirts of Busia, while 20 others were confiscated in Butula.

The seizure comes a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta led destruction of contraband goods valued at $15 million (Sh1.5bn) at the East African Portland Cement grounds, Athi River.

The goods, seized for tax evasion and failing to meet standards, included rice, sugar, medical equipment, vehicles and building materials.

President Kenyatta said those who imported fake goods were enemies of Kenya’s industrialisation and warned heads of government agencies against passing the buck when faced with corruption scandals.

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