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Bernard Njiraini, 7 others charged with stealing condemned sugar
(From left)Peter Njoroge Mwangi, Derrick Njeru Kago, Joseph Kiago Kaguru and Bernard Njiru Njiraini at a Milimani court on Monday, May 22, 2023 where they denied charges of releasing contaminated sugar. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL | NMG
Suspended Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) managing director Bernard Njinu Njiraini and seven other senior government officials were on Tuesday charged with stealing 20,000 bags of condemned sugar worth over Sh20 million.
Also charged with stealing, conspiracy to commit a felony, abuse of office and interference with goods subject to customs control, among other counts, was the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) deputy commissioner Joseph Kiago Kaguru.
