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New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence
Your Rangers Are In The Crosshairs – An Open Letter to Brigadier (Rtd.) John Waweru, Director General Kenya Wildlife Service
KWS Warden II Bajila Obed Kofa KWS Assistant Warden Francis Isaac Awour Oyaro Dear Director, It has been some time since my last letter, almost
Has a Second Kenya Wildlife Services Officer Been Murdered?
One KWS officer murdered and another ‘abducted’ 3 days and 95 kilometres apart SEEJ-AFRICA NOTE: The following account is a compilation of open sources on the
Kenya Wildlife Services Officer in Charge of Rhino Security Gunned Down “Gangland Hit” Style
Bajila Obed Kofa was responsible for Solio Conservancy security at the time of his murder. It is home to approximately 200 rhino’s. KWS officer Bajila
New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence
Worrying signs for elephant conservation: Data shows 2020 rise in black-market ivory prices
“Recent analysis from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has found that reported prices for illegal ivory rose in 2020 — the first increase
Eight convicted in France of ivory and rhino horn trafficking offences
The 9 defendants are of Irish, English, Vietnamese and Chinese origin. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: September 8th, 2021: A Rennes criminal court convicted 8 of 9 defendants
How do traffickers ship ivory and pangolin scales from the Congo into Vietnam and China?
A brilliant case summary by the SVIS Initiative, a Singapore seizure of a DRC shipment with multiple convictions before a Chinese court. This 4 tonne
CF 853/2019 Mombasa
Ksh 13 Million Fine or 10 Years in Jail for Dealing Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 16th, 2019, based on intelligence, DCI and KWS arrested Ibrahim
Muranga – Four Arrested with 100 Kg of Ivory
Second ivory seizure in Kenya in the last 15 days over 100 kg. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: August 1st, 2021, a multi-agency team arrested four men in
Nigeria Customs and Wildlife Justice Commission Deal a Blow to the West African Cartel. An Overview.
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Wednesday 28th July, 2021, based on a surveillance and intelligence operation headed by the Wildlife Justice Commission, a Netherlands headquartered NGO, the
Nineteen Rhino Horn Seized – Dawie Groenewald Arrested Again, Makes Bail Again
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On July 17th, 2021, Johannes (Dawie) Groenewald, known as one of South Africa’s rhino cartel leaders, was arrested with 19 rhino horn. He
Two Arrested with 15 kg of Elephant Tusks – Migori County
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) reports that on July 26th, 2021, its intelligence unit along with the Kenya Wildlife Service, arrested two men in
1500 kilos of Zebra Meat Seized in Nairobi Meat Market
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Sunday July 18th, 2021, four men were arrested in one of the largest meat markets in Nairobi, trying to sell what was
Inside dark, impenetrable world of illicit trade in wildlife trophy
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Peter Muiruri of The Sunday Standard: “According to our investigations, however, wildlife crimes are among the hardest to prosecute, owing to the multiple
CF E324/2021 Mariakani
One Charged with Dealing in 101 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: July 17th, 2021, one man was arrested by the Kenya Wildlife Service in the
KWS recover 14 kg Ivory – Kajiado County
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On July 15th, 2021,the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Kajiado has recovered four pieces of elephant tusks hidden in a bush in Torosei
Ten Years in Jail for Tsavo Bush Meat Dealers
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Three Kenyan men were sentenced in a Voi Court to 10 years jail and a 2.2 million shilling fine each for hunting and
Do Recent “Kidnappings” Suggest Unsubstantiated Rhino Poaching Report has Substance
Five recent “kidnappings” in Central Kenya may confirm anonymous reports of poached rhinos in Kenya. SEEJ-AFRICA has failed to confirm anonymous reports that in recent
No Beacon Shining on this Mombasa Court Room
A March 2021 report, “Kenya a Beacon in Fighting Transnational Wildlife Crime” painted a rosy picture of how Kenya’s fight against wildlife crime was progressing.
Warrant of Arrest Issued for Investigating Officer in Kwale Ivory Case – Kenya
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: A Kwale National Police Service officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law when he failed to appear in court
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
The “Ivory Queen” Wins Second Appeal but Not Her Release
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On May 31st, 2021, the Tanzanian High Court sent the case of a Chinese national and renowned ivory trafficker, Yang Fen Glan, back
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 – CF 417/13
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
CF 138/2021 Kwale
Kwale County Administrator Charged with Dealing and Possession of 35 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 17th, 2021, police arrested a Kwale County clerical officer
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
Notorious Poacher Arrested with 200 kg of Bush Meat – Kajiado
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 7th, 2021, a man described as a “notorious poacher” was arrested ferrying 200 kg of bush meat on a motorcycle on
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
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Your Rangers Are In The Crosshairs – An Open Letter to Brigadier (Rtd.) John Waweru, Director General Kenya Wildlife Service
KWS Warden II Bajila Obed Kofa KWS Assistant Warden Francis Isaac Awour Oyaro Dear Director, It has been some time since my last letter, almost
Has a Second Kenya Wildlife Services Officer Been Murdered?
One KWS officer murdered and another ‘abducted’ 3 days and 95 kilometres apart SEEJ-AFRICA NOTE: The following account is a compilation of open sources on the
Kenya Wildlife Services Officer in Charge of Rhino Security Gunned Down “Gangland Hit” Style
Bajila Obed Kofa was responsible for Solio Conservancy security at the time of his murder. It is home to approximately 200 rhino’s. KWS officer Bajila
Muranga – Four Arrested with 100 Kg of Ivory
Second ivory seizure in Kenya in the last 15 days over 100 kg. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: August 1st, 2021, a multi-agency team arrested four men in
Two Arrested with 15 kg of Elephant Tusks – Migori County
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) reports that on July 26th, 2021, its intelligence unit along with the Kenya Wildlife Service, arrested two men in
1500 kilos of Zebra Meat Seized in Nairobi Meat Market
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Sunday July 18th, 2021, four men were arrested in one of the largest meat markets in Nairobi, trying to sell what was
Inside dark, impenetrable world of illicit trade in wildlife trophy
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Peter Muiruri of The Sunday Standard: “According to our investigations, however, wildlife crimes are among the hardest to prosecute, owing to the multiple
KWS recover 14 kg Ivory – Kajiado County
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On July 15th, 2021,the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Kajiado has recovered four pieces of elephant tusks hidden in a bush in Torosei
Do Recent “Kidnappings” Suggest Unsubstantiated Rhino Poaching Report has Substance
Five recent “kidnappings” in Central Kenya may confirm anonymous reports of poached rhinos in Kenya. SEEJ-AFRICA has failed to confirm anonymous reports that in recent
No Beacon Shining on this Mombasa Court Room
A March 2021 report, “Kenya a Beacon in Fighting Transnational Wildlife Crime” painted a rosy picture of how Kenya’s fight against wildlife crime was progressing.
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Your Rangers Are In The Crosshairs – An Open Letter to Brigadier (Rtd.) John Waweru, Director General Kenya Wildlife Service
KWS Warden II Bajila Obed Kofa KWS Assistant Warden Francis Isaac Awour Oyaro Dear Director, It has been some time since my last letter, almost
Has a Second Kenya Wildlife Services Officer Been Murdered?
One KWS officer murdered and another ‘abducted’ 3 days and 95 kilometres apart SEEJ-AFRICA NOTE: The following account is a compilation of open sources on the
Kenya Wildlife Services Officer in Charge of Rhino Security Gunned Down “Gangland Hit” Style
Bajila Obed Kofa was responsible for Solio Conservancy security at the time of his murder. It is home to approximately 200 rhino’s. KWS officer Bajila
New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence
Worrying signs for elephant conservation: Data shows 2020 rise in black-market ivory prices
“Recent analysis from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has found that reported prices for illegal ivory rose in 2020 — the first increase
Eight convicted in France of ivory and rhino horn trafficking offences
The 9 defendants are of Irish, English, Vietnamese and Chinese origin. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: September 8th, 2021: A Rennes criminal court convicted 8 of 9 defendants
How do traffickers ship ivory and pangolin scales from the Congo into Vietnam and China?
A brilliant case summary by the SVIS Initiative, a Singapore seizure of a DRC shipment with multiple convictions before a Chinese court. This 4 tonne
CF 853/2019 Mombasa
Ksh 13 Million Fine or 10 Years in Jail for Dealing Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 16th, 2019, based on intelligence, DCI and KWS arrested Ibrahim
Muranga – Four Arrested with 100 Kg of Ivory
Second ivory seizure in Kenya in the last 15 days over 100 kg. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: August 1st, 2021, a multi-agency team arrested four men in
Nigeria Customs and Wildlife Justice Commission Deal a Blow to the West African Cartel. An Overview.
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Wednesday 28th July, 2021, based on a surveillance and intelligence operation headed by the Wildlife Justice Commission, a Netherlands headquartered NGO, the
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Your Rangers Are In The Crosshairs – An Open Letter to Brigadier (Rtd.) John Waweru, Director General Kenya Wildlife Service
KWS Warden II Bajila Obed Kofa KWS Assistant Warden Francis Isaac Awour Oyaro Dear Director, It has been some time since my last letter, almost
Has a Second Kenya Wildlife Services Officer Been Murdered?
One KWS officer murdered and another ‘abducted’ 3 days and 95 kilometres apart SEEJ-AFRICA NOTE: The following account is a compilation of open sources on the
Kenya Wildlife Services Officer in Charge of Rhino Security Gunned Down “Gangland Hit” Style
Bajila Obed Kofa was responsible for Solio Conservancy security at the time of his murder. It is home to approximately 200 rhino’s. KWS officer Bajila
Muranga – Four Arrested with 100 Kg of Ivory
Second ivory seizure in Kenya in the last 15 days over 100 kg. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: August 1st, 2021, a multi-agency team arrested four men in
Two Arrested with 15 kg of Elephant Tusks – Migori County
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) reports that on July 26th, 2021, its intelligence unit along with the Kenya Wildlife Service, arrested two men in
1500 kilos of Zebra Meat Seized in Nairobi Meat Market
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On Sunday July 18th, 2021, four men were arrested in one of the largest meat markets in Nairobi, trying to sell what was
Inside dark, impenetrable world of illicit trade in wildlife trophy
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Peter Muiruri of The Sunday Standard: “According to our investigations, however, wildlife crimes are among the hardest to prosecute, owing to the multiple
KWS recover 14 kg Ivory – Kajiado County
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On July 15th, 2021,the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Kajiado has recovered four pieces of elephant tusks hidden in a bush in Torosei
Do Recent “Kidnappings” Suggest Unsubstantiated Rhino Poaching Report has Substance
Five recent “kidnappings” in Central Kenya may confirm anonymous reports of poached rhinos in Kenya. SEEJ-AFRICA has failed to confirm anonymous reports that in recent
No Beacon Shining on this Mombasa Court Room
A March 2021 report, “Kenya a Beacon in Fighting Transnational Wildlife Crime” painted a rosy picture of how Kenya’s fight against wildlife crime was progressing.
Most Recent .
Categories
Archives
Kenya News Index 2021 .
Wanted Persons .
Your Rangers Are In The Crosshairs – An Open Letter to Brigadier (Rtd.) John Waweru, Director General Kenya Wildlife Service
KWS Warden II Bajila Obed Kofa KWS Assistant Warden Francis Isaac Awour Oyaro Dear Director, It has been some time since my last letter, almost 2 1/2 years now since you have been at the helm of the Kenya Wildlife Service. Bearing in mind all the challenges of ‘Covid’, and …