Today’s Court Update
August 29th, 2023 (Pre-Trial Mention): The IO advised the court that a confiscated phone is still subject to investigation. The case has been adjourned for a mention date of September 28th, 2023. The accused are not in custody.
Case Overview
On August 12, 2023, a team of police and KWS officers stopped a vehicle in the Meru area found to contain 23 tusks weighing 79.6 kg. A serving police officer, Police Constable Harrison Gitonga Kanake was arrested with a Hassan Ali Galgalo. It is reported that they were enroute taking the tusks to a buyer.
Both have been arraigned in and have pleaded not guilty before a Meru court.
On January 28th, 2023, police officer Francis Muyambi M’Imaana was arrested and charged for possession and dealing in 22 kg of ivory in the Meru area, a case that is also before the Meru court.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. John M. Njoroge – Chief Magistrate Court 2 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: 1.Harrison Gitonga Kanake 2. Hassan Ali Galgalo | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2023-08-12 | Date of Arraignment: 2023-08- |
Location of Arrest: Meru | Contraband Seized: 79.6 kg (23 piece) |
Proceedings
August 14th, 2023 (Plea): It is presumed that the accused were arraigned on this date. More information to follow on September 28th after the next court appearance.
