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MPs raise concerns over effectiveness of Sh981 million edible oil crop promotion project
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

Senator Onyonka questioned the government’s decision to procure sunflower seeds from Zambia instead of sourcing them locally, particularly from Trans...

MPs probe multi-billion-shilling rice import scandal, demand answers from Mvurya
Amina Wako  |  Nov 15, 2024

Senator Chute has requested that CS Mvurya provide a detailed breakdown of all payments made by KNTC to suppliers.

Senators allege meddling in Sh16.5 billion edible oils probe, demand transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute raised concerns over suspected tampering with evidence and procedural interference within the probe.

Revealed: Kenya lost Sh6.6 billion in controversial edible oils deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

It emerged that the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) had sold part of an uncleared consignment, nearing its expiry, to a local company for re...

Kenyans may be using poisonous edible oil- KEBS
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2024

“The oil was unfit for human consumption,” Ngari said while responding to a query from Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute.

Sh16bn edible oil deal sparks controversy over exclusive supplier selection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

According to the auditor's report presented to Parliament on August 6, Sh9.3 billion of the Sh16 billion total was reportedly paid to firms hired by K...

Ex-Kenya National Trading Corporation MD charged with procurement irregularities 
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 30, 2024

She is charged alongside the corporation's supply chain and logistics manager Amos Sikuku who is accused of abuse of office.

Why Raila wants Finance Bill 2024 withdrawn
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 07, 2024

"As if this is not bad enough, the Finance Bill 2024 proposes even more and higher taxes."

Edible oil manufacturers warn tax hikes in Finance Bill could trigger food crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 30, 2024

The price of cooking oil could jump from Sh202 per litre to Sh337, and cooking fat from Sh107 to Sh162, heavily straining low- and middle-income house...

Manufacturers warn of 25% tax that may cause bread to rise to Sh80
Hanifa Adan  |  May 20, 2024

The association fears that the tax could decimate these livelihoods and destabilise the manufacturing industry at large.

Imported cooking oil safe for consumption - Kebs
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 06, 2023

Kebs in a statement on Wednesday, said they had sampled, re-inspected and tested the edible oils imported by KNTC.

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