Today’s Court Update
September 11th, 2023 (Ruling): On bond application was reduced to kes 1 million or
kes 300,000 cash bail. Adjourned to October 16th for mention. NOTE: It is possible this case could revert back to court 2
Case Overview
On May 14th, 2023, the police found the accused in Makueni County in possession of four pieces of sawn elephant tusks weighing 10 kg.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon Njeri Thuku-Senior Principal Magistrate Crt 1 Hon. C.M. Njagi – Principal Magistrate Court 2 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused:
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Accused: 1. Victor Owino Odour | |
Charged:
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Date of Arrest: 2023-05-14 | Date of Arraignment: 2023-05-15 |
Location of Arrest: Nzaui sub county, Makueni Cty | Contraband Seized: 10 kg (4 pieces) |
Proceedings
September 7th, 2023 (Hearing): Principal Magistrate Njagi is about to be transferred so this case was sent to court 1. Adjourned to September 11th for a ruling on bond issues. It is not yet clear if this case will revert to court 2 on the arrival of the new magistrate on September 25th.
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September 4th, 2023 (Hearing ): Court 2 was not sitting so the case was adjourned by Court 1 for the matter to resume on Thursday Sep 7th.
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August 4th, 2023 (Hearing): Today’s hearing did not take place as the accused was unwell. Adjourned to September 4th for the hearing to commence.
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July 17th, 2023 (Hearing): The hearing was adjourned as the accused was unwell.
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May 29th, 2023 (Mention): Defence requested a review of the bail/bond terms and the court refused, saying that they were sufficient. Adjourned to July 17th for hearing. The prosecutor affirmed all documents have been served to the defence except for the report from an expert based at the museum of Kenya, on the authenticity of the ivory.
The prosecution will call 4 witnesses, 2 of whom are expert witnesses.
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May 15th, 2023 (Plea):
The matter was coming up for a plea, reading of facts and pre – trial. The accused pleaded not guilty to the offence. The prosecution argued on having efficient bail and/ or bond terms. The accused is yet to receive statements and documentation. The pre – trial report is to be shared to accused and court before bail or bond is awarded.
