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West Pokot Locals opt for safe and cheap Uganda sugar

Fears of contraband sugar laced with harmful metals has forced residents along the Kenya-Uganda border to cross to neighboring country for the commodity.

The residents say sugar and other foodstuff are more affordable in Uganda and are also safe from any contamination.

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