The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has revealed that 32 million litres of edible oil, deemed unfit for human consumption, were released into the market despite concerns raised by the bureau.

Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Industrialisation on Thursday, KEBS Managing Director, Esther Ngari, disclosed that the oil, which was still under investigation had not been destroyed or shipped back.

Ngari explained that 44 of the 73 consignments shipped through the Port of Mombasa had already been cleared for sale, despite sample tests showing that some consignments failed to meet safety standards.

Eight of the tested consignments failed the Vitamin A test and were found to contain insoluble impurities. The absence of Vitamin A, which is critical for human health, can lead to various problems, such as vision impairment, skin conditions, fertility issues, and stunted growth.

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