Kenya: Investigate Poisonous Sugar, Human Rights Commission Demands

Nairobi — The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has demanded a statement from the government and speedy investigation into the contraband sugar allegedly contaminated with Mercury and copper.

"KHRC demands a comprehensive statement from the Government of Kenya on the killer sugar, the culpable persons, and the companies. We also call for a speedy and thorough investigation on all the sugar in the market to determine its suitability for human consumption," the commission said in a statement released June 19.

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