Aldai MP Marianne Kitany is at the center of a growing scandal after her office distributed 400 bags of contaminated sugar to 30 schools in her constituency via the NG-CDF, putting the health of countless students at risk. The issue came to light through an Instagram post by Otuoma Edwards, which sparked widespread outrage.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) confirmed the sugar was unfit for consumption, failing multiple safety tests. It contained dangerous levels of yeast and molds, excessive moisture, and did not meet standards for polarization and water-insoluble matter—making it toxic for human use. Schools such as Ndurio, Kimaren, Chepkongony, Chepkuny, Kapkures, Kaptumek, Koyo, Maraba, Kesegon, Koitabut, and Banja High School were among those affected.
The alarm was first raised by Ndurio Secondary School, prompting KEBS to intervene and conduct a thorough analysis. Instead of taking accountability, Kitany deflected blame, pointing fingers at rogue port officers and claiming the supplier was deceived by counterfeit products. She defended the donation as a “genuine act of support,” but her excuses have fallen flat.
This isn’t Kitany’s first controversy—she previously drew criticism for distributing schoolbooks branded with her image using CDF funds, a move seen as self-promotion. Now, her latest act of distributing toxic sugar has been labeled reckless and criminal by critics. The health risks to students, who could face illness or long-term effects, are severe, and the use of taxpayer money to fund this negligence has fueled calls for a full investigation and legal action.
The people of Aldai are demanding answers and accountability, as this scandal highlights a troubling pattern of impunity among some leaders.
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