The two state bodies said that the operation was launched after numerous public complaints concerning the quality and quantity of cement in circulation.
“Following numerous complaints by members of the public, especially the end users of cement, concerning the quality and quantity of various brands in the market, an intelligence-led market surveillance was conducted by a multi-agency team that has established the extent of these illegal cement activities, which include:
“The officers managed to arrest 13 suspects involved in these illegal activities and intercepted 8 lorries found loaded with bags of cement from the major brands, which were being siphoned and repackaged, thus interfering with the quality of the products for more profits.
“Such illegal activities by greedy businesspersons jeopardize the safety of Kenyans, especially the millions who live in rental apartments, given the many tragic incidents of collapsed buildings,” the statement added.
DCI continued to say that the suspects nabbed in the crackdown will be processed and arraigned on Monday, December 23, 2024, and that the operation will be extended to other parts of the country.
