E2189/21 Nanyuki - R. vs. David Ndiritu Ndumia, Jackson Mgugua Burugu, Daniel Kibe Mboche, Jacob Lusu Lesitima 69.2 kg ivory
Today’s Court Update
#20. November 29th, 2023 (Mention): Counsel for the first accused was not present for reasons not specified. A hearing date was set for March 13th, 2024.
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:
- On the evening of October 6th, 2021, and acting on intelligence, KWS ambushed for men with 69.2 kg of ivory. (originally reported at 76 kg)
- The four men, David Ndumia, Jackson Burg, Daniel Mboche and Jackson Lesitima were on their way to Nanyuki from the Ol Jogi Conservancy when arrested with the four tusks.
- They were arraigned in Nanyuki criminal court the following day.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Ben Mararo – Magistrate Court 2 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: David Ndiritu Ndumia Jackson Mgugua Burugu Daniel Kibe Mboche Jacob Lusu Lesitima | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2021-10-06 | Date of Arraignment: 2021-10-07 |
Location of Arrest: Ol Jogi Conservancy, Laikipia County | Contraband Seized: 69.2 kg (4 tusks) (or 76 kg) |
PROCEEDINGS
#19. November 13th, 2023 (Hearing): The scheduled hearing did not occur as a national holiday had been gazetted one week previous. Adjourned to Nov 29th for mention.
Four men arrested for possession of 76 kilograms of Ivory (Kenya)
Hunja Macharia, KBC
October 7, 2021
Four men have been arrested after they were found ferrying 76 kilograms of ivory at Doldol in Laikipia North Subcounty.
Laikipia county Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Senior Warden, Rose Malenya said KWS officers laid an ambush and arrested the suspects after they were tipped off by their intelligence team.
“They were arrested as they were transporting the ivory, they were four pieces, bundled up in some sacks and they were going to the market, though we are yet to find out where exactly,” Ms Malenya revealed, noting that the suspects were being interrogated to reveal where they got the ivory and whether they were trading.
The warden sent a stern warning to those who are engaged in destroying Kenya’s precious heritage, urging them to resort to another economic livelihood but not poaching.
“Their (poachers) days are numbered, we are on the look out to ensure no poaching happens within Laikipia and other areas,” the senior warden warned.
“I want to tell them (poachers) that wildlife is our heritage and if they destroy it through poaching, we will have nothing for the future, our desire is to see an elephant walking,” she said.
She further noted that they are working round the clock with security agencies to ensure they curb illegal trade.
