Today’s Court Update
#7. September 14th, 2023 (Mention): Court 1 was not sitting as the Magistrate is on transfer and her replacement has not arrived. Matter adjourned to September 27th for mention. It is believed that the new magistrate will have arrived.
Case Overview
On July 1st, 2023, in the Taru area of Kwale County, the accused was found with six elephant tusks weighing 156 kg. He was transporting them at the time on a TVS motorcycle concealed in two nylon sacks.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. M.S. Kimani – Principal Magistrate Previous – Hon. Nelly Chepchirchir – Principal Magistrate Crt 1 | |
State Counsel: A. Fuchaka | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: Ibrahim Ndoro Tsimba | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2023-07-01 | Date of Arraignment: 2023-07-03 |
Location of Arrest: Taru, Kwale County | Contraband Seized: 156 kg (6 piece) |
Proceedings
#6. August 31st, 2023 (Mention): This mention was scheduled for Sept 1st and brought forward to today’s date on the prosecution’s request for the purpose of serving expert documents. The accused was present (on remand) and was not represented. Adjourned to September 14th.
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#5. August 17th, 2023 (Mention): Today’s pre-trial mention did not occur as the court was not sitting with PM Chepchirchir away on training. Matter adjourned to September 1st.
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#4. August 11th, 2023 (Mention): DNA (did not attend)
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#3. July 28th, 2023 (Mention): DNA – unknown
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July 17th, 2023 (Mention): Bail conditions set at 1 million bond with one surety no cash bail. Case to be mentioned on August 17th for pre-trial.
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#1. July 3rd, 2023 (Plea): The accused was arraigned for dealing and possession of wildlife trophies of endangered species. He denied the charges before Mariakani Chief Magistrate Nelly Adola.
The court denied the accused bond until 17th July 2023 when a prebail report will be tabled in court.
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