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Traders contest charges in the Sh882m Kebs scandal

NAIROBI, KENYA: Eight Indian nationals accused of colluding with senior Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) officials to steal Sh882 million have challenged their prosecution.

The businessmen are also contesting a warrant of arrest against them for failing to turn up in court when other Kebs officials, including suspended MD Charles Ongwae, were charged with conspiracy to defraud and attempted murder.

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