Edible oil scam: Senator raises red flag over evidence tampering

Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute. [File, Standard]

Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has raised concerns over alleged tampering with evidence in the investigation of the fraudulent loss of more than Sh6.5 billion at the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) in the edible oil scandal.

Chute has sought a statement from the Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee on the status of the ongoing investigation after taxpayers’ funds were lost in unclear circumstances....