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Marsabit – Does the recent killing of two elephants in Kalacha signal a new poaching rampage?
SEEJ-AFRICA: Residents are raising concerns over the establishment of a Kenya Defence Forces camp in Kalacha, claiming the camp interferes with the elephants’ migratory corridor contributing to further human-wildlife conflict. This report states that a week ago two elephants were killed when they strayed from Marsabit Forest via Hurri Hills …
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
Marsabit – Does the recent killing of two elephants in Kalacha signal a new poaching rampage?
SEEJ-AFRICA: Residents are raising concerns over the establishment of a Kenya Defence Forces camp in Kalacha, claiming the camp interferes with the elephants’ migratory corridor
Marsabit – Police Recover Suspected Poaching Firearms
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: A multi-agency security team recovered a carbine, two magazines and bullets in Kalacha area. (see map) Marsabit county Police Commander (CPC) Martin Kibet
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
More Details Revealed in the “Mombasa – West African Cartel” Ivory Connection
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Kenya State prosecutors (ODPP) have filed an application with the courts to allow new evidence in the ivory trafficking related trial of Abdulrahman
New Information for Mombasa Court to Ponder as U.S. Links Kenyan Ivory Traffickers to Major West African Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Mombasa Courts will on Thursday decide if a last minute application by the ODPP will breath new life into a six year old
Bail Release Unlikely for Four Arrested last September with Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 20th, 2021: Area Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku has set bail for 4 ivory poachers at Sh 1 Million each with a surety
Maralal – Three Arrested by Police with Four Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On May 16th, 2021, police and rangers of the Kenya Wildlife Service arrested 3 men in Maralal town centre with 4 ivory tusks
Busia – Uganda Military Officer Arrested at Kenya Border Town with 3 Elephant Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Friday afternoon, May 7th, 2021, a Ugandan military officer, Kennedy Wabwire, was arrested by police in possession of 3 elephant tusks weighing
NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENSUS 2021 | Kenya Wildlife Service
PRESS RELEASE:Kenya on May 7, 2021 launched its first ever National Wildlife Census covering both land and Aquatic wildlife. The two month exercise is fully funded
Eight Year Mombasa Ivory Case Closer to Conclusion
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 28th, 2021: Kenya’s longest running major ivory prosecution is one step closer to conclusion with both defence and prosecution now preparing their
Meru National Park – Two Arrested with 28 kg of Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: KWS officers have arrested two suspects with 5 elephant tusks weighing 28 kg. The two were arrested in the Meru National Park area
Tsavo West National Park – KWS Arrest One with 1 Tusk
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On or about April 28th, 2021, Kenya Wildlife Service and supporting agencies (including Tanzanian) arrested Kenyan, Papayo Ole Kesoi, in the Elerai area
County Clerical Officer Arrested with 12 Tusks – Kwale
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 18th, 2021, Kenya Wildlife Service officers arrested a Kwale County clerical officer with 12 ivory tusk pieces weighing 35 kg. Josphat Mtoi
High Court Quashes 2018 Ivory Possession Case
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The High Court in Garsen quashed an ivory possession case from 2018. Issa Nabongo had been convicted at trial of being in possession
A Spectre of Corruption – The “Shetani” Ivory Case
The ivory trafficking case of “Shetani”, profiled in documentary “The Ivory Game” was likely corrupted. It began as a whisper. An ambiguous and innocuous headline,
Uganda – Four Police Officers Arrested in Two Separate Incidents
Four Police Officers Arrested over Illegal Trade in Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The Uganda Special Wildlife Crime Unit has made arrests of police officers in two
Pangolin scales worth £5m seized in Cameroon on ‘major trafficking route’
SEEJ-AFRICA: 4000 kg of pangolin scales seized in Cameroon near the Nigerian border. the scales were contained in large plastic bags described as food stuffs
Why it’s so hard to prosecute wildlife crimes: Lessons from Tanzania
by Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, Mail & Guardian SEEJ-AFRICA: The Tanzanian arrests of major ivory traffickers Boniface Mathew Malyango, alias “Shetani” in 2015
Narok – 3 Suspects Found in Possession of Live Pangolin
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On March 12, 2021, KWS rangers, Olderkesi rangers, and Mara Elephant Project combined to arrest 3 men for possession of a live pangolin.
CF 1132/2015 – Mombasa Magistrate Orders DPP to Close its Case
Chief Magistrate Evans Makori orders the prosecution to close its case Chief Magistrate Makori seems to have had enough. Almost 20 months after this headline
The “Enterprise”, the Burundi stockpile, and other ivory behind the Extradition.
Moazu Kromah, Amara Cherif and Mansur Mohamed Surur are responsible for selling hundreds of tonnes of African ivory. This is the story of some of
Government Official and Police Officer Among 3 found with 51 kg of Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 31st, 2021, a government official, police sergeant and one other were arrested in possession of seven tusks weighing 51 kg. Robinson
Ksh 1 million fine (USD $10,000) or 5 years in jail for ivory possession duo.
By Nelson Mboco For Citizen DigitalPublished on: January 20, 2021 07:42 (EAT) Two men were sentenced to five years imprisonment or a fine of Ksh. 1million each for
Man found with elephants tusks freed on Sh1m bond
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Thursday evening, January 14th, 2021 and acting on intelligence from the Mara Elephant Project, officers of KWS and NPS arrested one of
Narok – Two Arrested with Tanzanian Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 5th, 2021, KWS officers with support from the Mara Elephant Project arrested two men with 3 tusks weighing 30 kg. They
2020 Kenya News Index
Stories/Reports/Updates From 2020 December 27th, 2020: 6 Charged with Possessing 157 kg of Pangolin Scales – Nairobi December 18th, 2020 (44 kg): Detectives Disguised as
Six Charged with Possessing 157 kg of Pangolin Scales – Nairobi
Six charged with possessing five boxes of pangolin scales by Klaus Masika December 30th In Summary • They committed the offence on December 27 at around 01100
Kenyan Ivory Trafficker Loses Bid to Block Extradition
Suspected poacher loses attempt to block extradition to US By Joseph Wangui Court Reporter Nation Media Group December 19th, 2020 A 60-year-old Kenyan believed to
Man Arrested with 54 kg of Elephant Tusks Near Tanzanian Border
40-year-old man arrested with elephant tusks worth Ksh.5.4M remanded 40-year-old man arrested with elephant tusks worth Ksh.5.4M remanded Border town, Gwitembe, Kenya; site of arrest
Detectives disguised as customers arrest Busia ivory seller
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On December 18th, 2020, Michael Ochokol was arrested in the border town of Busia with ivory in his home. DCI detectives and KWS
Legal Precedent or “Legal” Corruption – The Repatriation of Seized Ivory
In the spring of 2015, the conservation world was rocked by three major ivory seizures that occurred within the space of a month. Thailand customs
Two Arrested with 31 kg of Ivory in Central Kenya
Alphonse Otieno and Kangai Alpham were transporting the ivory in a Toyota Noah vehicle when they were apprehended Two arrested with 10 pieces of ivory
KWS officials arrest four suspects found in possession of ivory
Two arrested in Marsabit County with 51 kg of Ivory and Two Arrested in Isiolo County with 7 kg. By Betty Njeru | December 3rd
CF 1132/2015 – Now Over 50 Sittings in Mombasa Court
2015 Ivory Seizure Set for February 2021 Hearings L to R: Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh, his half brother, father, and 3 other accused in Mombasa court
Man Arrested with 3 kg Ivory in West Central Kenya
A Man Found Transporting Two Elephant Tusks Arraigned Before A Kabarnet Court By Benson Kelio/Joshua Kibet – Kenya News Agency A middle aged man from
675 kg of Ivory From Gabon Seized in Cameroon.
Ivory Found in Vehicle with Hidden Compartment SNAPSHOT: On October 22, 2020, Cameroon officials stopped a vehicle 30 kms north of the Gabon border found
Third Kitale Ivory Arrest in Three Months
Three Arrested with 48 kg of Ivory Written By: KNA, October 24, 2020 12:19, KBC News SNAPSHOT: Police and KWS arrested 3 men in Kitale
Will Kenya Extradite Ivory Trafficker Mansur Surur
Kenya Can Talk the Talk, but Can it Walk the Walk? On July 19, 1989, Kenya stood the world on its ear when it burned
Ivory Co-Accused Surur remanded to October 7th
Mansur Surur, 1 of 3 co-accused with Moazu Kromah, had absconded from Nairobi area court in June 2019. By Dzuya Walter For Citizen Digital Published
Eastleigh Rhino Horn Couple Await Bail Ruling
Swedish National, Abdikadir Mohamed Yusuf, and Kowsar Salah Ugas, were accused of dealing in 1.24 kg of rhino horn and other offences. By Joseph Ndunda September
Eastleigh Couple Deny Rhino Horn Possession Charge
Accused Will Remain in Custody for Bail Ruling Application on Tuesday by CLAUSE MASIKA The Star 28 September 2020 – 16:38 In Summary •During their arrest, they
Two Nabbed in Eastleigh With Rhino Horns
They were being tracked for the last three months. by GILBERT KOECH The Star 26 September 2020 – 16:49 Two suspects were on Saturday morning
Police probe poaching racket involving top civil servants
Accused found with 10 kg of ivory claimed he was running errands for an unidentified senior government officer. Monday, September 21, 2020 File | Nation
Man in Possession of 10 kg of Ivory, 3rd Arrest in Area in 6 Weeks
Man in possession of processed ivory worth Sh10m held in Nairobi By Cyrus Ombati | September 20th 2020 at 11:13:35 GMT +0300 A man was
Two Men Arrested at a Kitengela Hotel with 6 kg of Ivory
Multi-agency team, acting on intelligence, arrested the two, a Kenyan and a foreigner preparing to sell to a government official By Peterson Githaiga | September
Wildlife Crime – Recognizing Corruption in the Courtroom
Four or more criteria present in a “cartel” case indicates that someone has their fingers on the scales. Sitting in the dock of courtroom 5,
Kitale Police Seize 14 kg of Elephant Tusks and Arrest One Man
Kitale police seize elephant tusks worth Sh1.4m By Osinde Obare | September 10th 2020 at 01:57:04 GMT +0300 Police in Kitale have impounded elephant tusks
‘TRAFFIC’ Report Shows Heavy Increases in 2019 Trafficking of Rhino, Tiger, Pangolin and Elephant
The following numbers are based on seizure data from the Report’s focal countries: (Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos) PANGOLIN: 82 reported seizures,
Four Arrested with 90 kg of elephant ivory in Central Kenya
Four arrested with elephant tusks worth over Ksh.9 million in Kirinyaga By Johnson Muriithi For Citizen Digital Published on: September 4, 2020 11:26 (EAT) SEEJ-AFRICA:
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Marsabit – Does the recent killing of two elephants in Kalacha signal a new poaching rampage?
SEEJ-AFRICA: Residents are raising concerns over the establishment of a Kenya Defence Forces camp in Kalacha, claiming the camp interferes with the elephants’ migratory corridor
Marsabit – Police Recover Suspected Poaching Firearms
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: A multi-agency security team recovered a carbine, two magazines and bullets in Kalacha area. (see map) Marsabit county Police Commander (CPC) Martin Kibet
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
More Details Revealed in the “Mombasa – West African Cartel” Ivory Connection
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Kenya State prosecutors (ODPP) have filed an application with the courts to allow new evidence in the ivory trafficking related trial of Abdulrahman
Bail Release Unlikely for Four Arrested last September with Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 20th, 2021: Area Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku has set bail for 4 ivory poachers at Sh 1 Million each with a surety
Maralal – Three Arrested by Police with Four Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On May 16th, 2021, police and rangers of the Kenya Wildlife Service arrested 3 men in Maralal town centre with 4 ivory tusks
Busia – Uganda Military Officer Arrested at Kenya Border Town with 3 Elephant Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Friday afternoon, May 7th, 2021, a Ugandan military officer, Kennedy Wabwire, was arrested by police in possession of 3 elephant tusks weighing
NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENSUS 2021 | Kenya Wildlife Service
PRESS RELEASE:Kenya on May 7, 2021 launched its first ever National Wildlife Census covering both land and Aquatic wildlife. The two month exercise is fully funded
Eight Year Mombasa Ivory Case Closer to Conclusion
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 28th, 2021: Kenya’s longest running major ivory prosecution is one step closer to conclusion with both defence and prosecution now preparing their
Meru National Park – Two Arrested with 28 kg of Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: KWS officers have arrested two suspects with 5 elephant tusks weighing 28 kg. The two were arrested in the Meru National Park area
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Marsabit – Does the recent killing of two elephants in Kalacha signal a new poaching rampage?
SEEJ-AFRICA: Residents are raising concerns over the establishment of a Kenya Defence Forces camp in Kalacha, claiming the camp interferes with the elephants’ migratory corridor
Marsabit – Police Recover Suspected Poaching Firearms
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: A multi-agency security team recovered a carbine, two magazines and bullets in Kalacha area. (see map) Marsabit county Police Commander (CPC) Martin Kibet
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
More Details Revealed in the “Mombasa – West African Cartel” Ivory Connection
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Kenya State prosecutors (ODPP) have filed an application with the courts to allow new evidence in the ivory trafficking related trial of Abdulrahman
New Information for Mombasa Court to Ponder as U.S. Links Kenyan Ivory Traffickers to Major West African Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Mombasa Courts will on Thursday decide if a last minute application by the ODPP will breath new life into a six year old
Bail Release Unlikely for Four Arrested last September with Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 20th, 2021: Area Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku has set bail for 4 ivory poachers at Sh 1 Million each with a surety
Maralal – Three Arrested by Police with Four Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On May 16th, 2021, police and rangers of the Kenya Wildlife Service arrested 3 men in Maralal town centre with 4 ivory tusks
Busia – Uganda Military Officer Arrested at Kenya Border Town with 3 Elephant Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Friday afternoon, May 7th, 2021, a Ugandan military officer, Kennedy Wabwire, was arrested by police in possession of 3 elephant tusks weighing
NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENSUS 2021 | Kenya Wildlife Service
PRESS RELEASE:Kenya on May 7, 2021 launched its first ever National Wildlife Census covering both land and Aquatic wildlife. The two month exercise is fully funded
Eight Year Mombasa Ivory Case Closer to Conclusion
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 28th, 2021: Kenya’s longest running major ivory prosecution is one step closer to conclusion with both defence and prosecution now preparing their
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Marsabit – Does the recent killing of two elephants in Kalacha signal a new poaching rampage?
SEEJ-AFRICA: Residents are raising concerns over the establishment of a Kenya Defence Forces camp in Kalacha, claiming the camp interferes with the elephants’ migratory corridor
Marsabit – Police Recover Suspected Poaching Firearms
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: A multi-agency security team recovered a carbine, two magazines and bullets in Kalacha area. (see map) Marsabit county Police Commander (CPC) Martin Kibet
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
More Details Revealed in the “Mombasa – West African Cartel” Ivory Connection
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Kenya State prosecutors (ODPP) have filed an application with the courts to allow new evidence in the ivory trafficking related trial of Abdulrahman
Bail Release Unlikely for Four Arrested last September with Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 20th, 2021: Area Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku has set bail for 4 ivory poachers at Sh 1 Million each with a surety
Maralal – Three Arrested by Police with Four Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On May 16th, 2021, police and rangers of the Kenya Wildlife Service arrested 3 men in Maralal town centre with 4 ivory tusks
Busia – Uganda Military Officer Arrested at Kenya Border Town with 3 Elephant Tusks
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Friday afternoon, May 7th, 2021, a Ugandan military officer, Kennedy Wabwire, was arrested by police in possession of 3 elephant tusks weighing
NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENSUS 2021 | Kenya Wildlife Service
PRESS RELEASE:Kenya on May 7, 2021 launched its first ever National Wildlife Census covering both land and Aquatic wildlife. The two month exercise is fully funded
Eight Year Mombasa Ivory Case Closer to Conclusion
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 28th, 2021: Kenya’s longest running major ivory prosecution is one step closer to conclusion with both defence and prosecution now preparing their
Meru National Park – Two Arrested with 28 kg of Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: KWS officers have arrested two suspects with 5 elephant tusks weighing 28 kg. The two were arrested in the Meru National Park area
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A Spectre of Corruption – The “Shetani” Ivory Case