The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) Managing Director Charles Ongwae and nine other officials might spend more days behind bars.
The officials are behind bars over contraband sugar.
They are expected to appear in court on Monday for formal plea over various charges, including attempted murder.
However, according to the Standard, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has already planned to oppose their bail applications, citing threats to their safety and ongoing investigations.
The suspects, who were arrested on Friday and detained at the Parklands Police Station.
Those arrested alongside Ongwae were Eric Chesire (quality assurance director), Peter Kinyanjui (inspection manager, Kilindini), Martin Nyakiamo (regional manager, Coast) and Pole Mwangeni (port health officer), Eric Ochieng’ (tender committee), Eric Kimutai, Cathrine Bowen, Robin Shake, Roda Kirui and John Rukaria.
They will be charged with attempted murder, aiding a felony, abuse of office, breach of trust and selling substandard goods.