Investments, Trade and Industry CS Moses Kuria has said that cartels in the edible oil will keep coming at him, but he will not be moved.
While reacting to a suit against the proposed scrapping of 35 per cent duty on the importation of the oil.
According to Kuria, the cartels controlling the business had it smooth for too long, and that is why they are in court.
He, however, said this will stop with time.
"Sued over a proposal! Good Lawd! These cartels have had it smooth for far too long they will stop at nothing. But an irresistible force will meet an immovable object. Watch this space," Kuria said.
The CS has previous said the business was controlled by a few individuals, and that is what the government wants to do away with.
Kuria said these individuals controlled everything including the price of oil, which was skyrocketing a few months back.
In the suit, a Mombasa resident wants the proposal by the CS set aside by the court.
Julius Ogogoh told the High Court that while the proposal is aimed at boosting local producers, it will cause negative effects on companies that have invested in the business.
The industry players have been in a push and pull with the state over the planned importation of edible oil that risks sinking some of the edible oil manufacturers.
Decrying tough operating environment with their umbrella association, KAM has expressed fears that the sustained duty-free importation of edible oils could equally signal the closure of decades-old key industries.
