Nancy Wangari Roberts, a small-scale trader at Mudavadi market, appeared before Nyeri Resident Magistrate Ruth Kefa for contravening the law on plastic ban which took effect on August 28. On November 6 at Mudavadi market along Gakere road, being the owner a retail shop, Cocorico Polythene centre, the accused was found in possession of 17 flat and carrier bags, according to the charge sheet.
Through her lawyer Charles Karweru, Ms Wangari applied to be released on reasonable bond term or cash bail.