Today’s Court Update
September 5th, 2023 (Mention): The accused were not present in court. Three accused are in custody and one has absconded with a warrant issued for his arrest. This matter has been adjourned for another mention on September 27th.
To date, there have been 35 sittings of this prosecution before three different magistrates.
Case Overview
On July 18th, 2020, in the afternoon and in the area of the Nyayo Stadium stage along Langata Road, the four accused were arrested by KWS investigators. The four were in the process of dealing with one elephant tusk piece weighing 2.8 kg and one leopard skin. They were arraigned before a Kibera court two days later.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Ms. M.W. Murage – Principal Magistrate Court 5 Previously – Hon. Derrick K. Kuto – SRM Hon. Boaz Maura Ombewa – SPM | |
State Counsel: Mr. Muindi | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: 1. Rose Khayanga Situma 2. Shikoku Robert Wafula 3. Silvanis Kioko Ngula 4. Amos Ngolanya Masya | |
Charged:
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Date of Arrest: 2020-07-18 | Date of Arraignment: 2020-07-20 |
Location of Arrest: Nyayo Stadium area, Langata Road, Nairobi | Contraband Seized: 2.8 kg ivory (1 piece leopard skin) |
Proceedings
July 24th, 2023 (Mention): Did not attend (DNA)
June 13th, 2023 (Mention): DNA
April 11th, 2023 (Hearing): DNA – Last appearance before SRM D. Kuto. Not known if a hearing took place.
March 19th 2021 (Mention): First appearance before SRM Kuto.
It had been heard on six occasions by SPM Ombewa.
July 20th, 2020 (Arraignment): Before SPM Ombewa.
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