The two, Mohammed Abdullahi and Zamzam Ahmed, appeared before a Nairobi court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to the separate charges.
Business owners face import documentation charges
Prosecutors accused the two traders of failing to provide required order letters for imported goods during investigations.
Mohammed Abdullahi faced charges linked to his business, BRT Com Wholesalers, located along Eastleigh Road.
The prosecution alleged that Abdullahi failed to produce the required documents on October 1, 2025, while selling milk products at the premises.
His lawyer, Mr. Swaka, told the court that Abdullahi was a small-scale trader who had cooperated with investigators.
The defence requested lenient bail terms and asked the court to consider a cash bail of KSh 5,000.
Court grants bail to Mohammed Abdullahi
The prosecution opposed the request for simple bail terms and asked the court to impose additional conditions.
After considering submissions from both sides, the magistrate released Abdullahi on a KSh 10,000 cash bail with one surety.
The court also directed the prosecution to provide the defence with relevant documents, including witness statements.
The case will come up for mention on October 16, 2025.
Zamzam Ahmed faces similar charges
In a separate case, Zamzam Ahmed also denied charges of failing to produce import documents.
Prosecutors accused her of failing to provide order letters for imported goods at Hafla Wholesalers and Salama Wholesalers along Eastleigh Road.
The prosecution claimed Ahmed was selling dairy products and failed to present documents required by investigators.
She pleaded not guilty and received a KSh 10,000 cash bail from the court.
Case to proceed in court
Zamzam Ahmed’s case will proceed at Court 6, where the matter is scheduled for hearing on October 16, 2025.
The cases highlight increased scrutiny by authorities on documentation and compliance requirements for imported goods businesses in Kenya.
