Today’s Court Update
#3. September 15th, 2023 (Pre-Trial Mention): This matter, and all other matters in court 2 that were scheduled for 09:00 did not begin until 13:00hrs due to the Magistrate having to attend to an unforeseen situation. All accused were present (in custody) and today represented by Ms. Ashubwe and the ODPP by Machira.
Magistrate Kiage Oenga, on the basis of a submitted probation report, reduced the bond terms for the first and third accused. The prosecution continued its objection on the release of seized mobile phones.
This case is adjourned for mention to October 5th, 2023.
Case Overview
On August 22nd, 2023, at approximately 17:30 hr, at approximately 16:00 hrs at a Shell petrol station near Makadara Law Court junction, along Jogoo Road (east Nairobi) were found dealing with 12 pieces of cut elephant tusks weighing 4.8 kg. The wildlife trophies were being transported in a Nissan Sunny reg. KBJ 851C. The accused were arraigned at Kahawa Law Court the following day.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Gideon Kiage Oenga – Principal Magistrate Crt 2 | |
State Counsel: Kamau | Advocates for the Accused: Ms. Ashubwe |
Accused: 1. Joseph Kobakuli Komomo 2. Evans Pkemel 3. Samuel Gitahi Ndungu | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2023-08-22 | Date of Arraignment: 2023-08-23 |
Location of Arrest: Jogoo Road near Makadara Court, Nairobi | Contraband Seized: 4.8 kg (12 pieces) |
Proceedings
#2. September 7th, 2023 (Pre-Trial Mention): The three accused were still in custody and each supplied with documents that were signed for on September 3rd. The defence advocate argued for bond terms commiserate with men who support families and the second accused who is a student.
Adjourned to September 15th for mention date for decision on bond terms and to decide if the phone of the second accused can be returned.
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#1. August 23rd, 2023 (Plea):The three accused pleaded not guilty before Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage Oenga. Remanded into custody until September 7th, 2023 for pre-trial mention.
