Sugar swoops confirmation officers sleeping on the job

Machakos County Commissioner Matilda Sakwa at Primarosa flower farm in Athi River, Machakos where they impounded Brazilian sugar bags on June 25, 2018. [John Muia/Standard]

Yet another sugar consignment of 620,000kg was “discovered” yesterday. After seemingly winking at cartels dealing in contraband sugar and other goods, officers from several State agencies have fanned out across the country and haven’t they surprised even themselves? In just under two weeks, hundreds of tonnes of sugar have been “discovered” in warehouses right under the noses of these officers.

Shouldn’t it be perplexing that those who should know better are now feigning ignorance? Indeed, the “discoveries” are a damning indictment of the KRA, Kebs, the Anti-Counterfeiting Authority, the NIS and of course the usual suspects, the Kenya Police Service. The loads of sugar didn’t just fall from the sky. And they know that as well.