Members of Parliament (MPs) have pointed fingers at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), asserting that it should shoulder responsibility for the counterfeit fertiliser distribution scandal plaguing the nation.

During a panel discussion on Daybreak, Gladys Boss Shollei, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, underscored the imperative for public officials to take personal ownership of their duties.

Shollei emphasized that KEBS bears ultimate accountability as the custodian of quality standards within the country. She stressed that failure on KEBS' part could lead to an influx of counterfeit products jeopardizing public safety.

Asserting the necessity for officials to eschew excuses of coercion, Shollei proposed stringent consequences, including summary dismissal, for those found culpable of negligence.

Echoing Shollei's sentiments, Robert Mbui, Deputy Minority Leader at the National Assembly, highlighted the need for senior officials to assume responsibility. He called for accountability cascading from top-tier leadership down to lower-level staff.

Mbui echoed Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina's assertion that systemic flaws permeate government agencies, warranting comprehensive reforms. He urged for decisive action, including personnel changes, to address entrenched issues undermining public trust.

These assertions come in the wake of the suspension of eight KEBS officials implicated in the fake fertiliser scandal, signaling a broader push for accountability within regulatory bodies.