Today’s Court Update
August 8th, 2023 (Mention): Today’s mention was to set the next hearing date which will be on October 26th, 2023.
Case Overview
On June 3rd, 2023, in the Mombasa area, the two accused were found in possession of two elephant tusks weighing 6 kg contained in a brown safari bag.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. M.W. Mutuku (Ms.) – Chief Magistrate | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: 1. Samwel Nason Mosima 2. Bokisa Maleto | |
Charged:
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Date of Arrest: 2023-06-03 | Date of Arraignment: 2023-06-05 |
Location of Arrest: Mwembe Tayari, Mombasa | Contraband Seized: 6 kg (2 pieces) |
Proceedings
August 7th, 2023 (Mention): It was found that there was a miscommunication over this date and the advocate for the accused was not present. Adjourned to August 8th for mention.
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July 24th, 2023 (M): The mention scheduled for today was adjourned to August 7th as Chief Magistrate Mutuku was absent on official business. (It was reported that she did, however, attend to a bond ruling virtually related to a Kilifi politician involved in recent demonstrations.)
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June 22nd, 2023 (Mention): Matter adjourned to July 24th.
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June 8th 2023 (Mention): The two suspects have been released on a bond of 1 million or cash bail of 1 million with 2 surety. The chief magistrate dismissed KWs application for the suspects to remain in custody. The pretrial will be on 22/6/2023.
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June 7th 2023 (Mention) : The prosecution through KWS officer Chuma filed an affidavit opposing the two suspects released on bond indicating the two are pastoralists with no permanent residence. Mombasa chief magistrate to make bond ruling tomorrow
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June 5th 2023 (P) (Dihoff): This was a first appearance. Both accused pleaded not guilty. The prosecution will call 4 witnesses, 2 of whom are expert witnesses.
