Today’s Court Update
August 14th, 2023 (Defence Hearing): Prosecution was ready to proceed as well as Mr. Chacha. However the advocate for the 2nd accused, Anne K. Sengi, was not ready to proceed as she was new and had just received instructions on Saturday. She requested for time to peruse the file. Court noted is as the last adjournment on defence side.
Next hearing October 6, 2023 – defence hearing
Case Overview
On August 23rd, 2021, the two accused were found in the Miolongo area of Machokos County with one piece of elephant tusk weighing 1.545 kg.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Boaz Mauro Ombewa – Senior Principal Magistrate | |
State Counsel: Kiprono | Advocates for the Accused: 1. Chacha 2. Anne K. Sengi |
Accused: 1. Albanus Kioko Musyoki 2. Albanus Kioko Peter | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2021-08-23 | Date of Arraignment: 2021-08-25 |
Location of Arrest: Miolongo, Machokos County | Contraband Seized: 1.545 kg (1 piece) |
Proceedings
July 25th, 2023 (Mention): The scheduled hearing did not proceed as the second accused was unwell. Hearing adjourned to August 14th, 2023.
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June 20th, 2023 (Mention): This matter was mentioned today for the purpose of taking a date for defence hearing.
In attendance was counsel for the 1st accused Mr. Chacha, however the 2nd accused was unrepresented. The court informed the 2nd accused that his counsel had filed a notice to cease acting for him.
Hearing date agreed unanimously for July 25th, 2023.
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May 23rd, 2023 (Mention): The matter was coming up for a mention to take a convenient date for defence hearing. The matter proceeded in chambers and another date was given of June 20th, 2023 to set a hearing date.
May 8th, 2023 (Hearing): The counsel for A#2 was absent and could not be reached. Case adjourned to be mentioned on May 23rd, 2023.
