Two men were on Tuesday arraigned in a Mombasa Law Court to answer to charges of stealing kitchenware.
Salim Mustafa and Bilal Nyanje were facing charges of allegedly stealing kitchenware on Sunday, December 9, this year.
The court heard that the two accused persons committed the offence together with others not present before court.
Mombasa Resident Magistrate Henry Nyakweba heard that the two together with others stole the kitchenware at Ferry Island bus terminus in Likoni sub-county.
According to the prosecution the two allegedly stole nine sufurias worth Sh8,000, 60 spoons worth Sh1,200, 67 plates worth Sh4,000 and 35 cups worth Sh1,500.
They were also accused of stealing a thermos flask valued at Sh2,000, two tables and benches worth Sh6,000.
The court further heard that the two pretended to be workers at the ferry stage linking passengers from the ferry to matatus before robbing Asha Mwaka Dunyo.
The two also stole four charcoal stoves worth Sh3,000 and four pan lids worth Sh400 from Asha.
They however denied the charges before the court.
The prosecution asked the court to detain the suspects and grant the police more time to complete their investigations.
Magistrate Nyakweba granted the police more time and ordered that the two accused persons be detained in police custody.
The case will be mentioned on December 14.
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