Today’s update
#32. July 3rd, 2024 (Hearing): The next hearing date has been set for October 28th, 2024. This was a demonstration week across the country and it is unknown if the hearing took place. (SEEJ-AFRICA not in attendance)
Overview
The accused were arrested on 19th of September 2020 at Umma University in Kajiado county, with 81 pieces of raw and worked ivory (bangles, necklaces) and a hippo tooth weighing a total of 7.5 kg.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon Edgar Kagoni – Principal Magistrate Previous – Hon. Becky Cheloti Mulemia Hon. Jane Kamau Hon. Edwin Mulochi | |
State Counsel: Ms Borr | Accused Advocate: Mr. Korir (A#1) |
Accused: Dennis Maheli Alima David Omolo Ajwala | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2020-09-19 | Date of Arraignment: 2020-09-21 |
Location of Arrest: Near Umma University, Kajiado County | Contraband Seized: 7.5 kg (81 pcs and 1 hippo tooth) |
PROCEEDINGS
#31. June 3rd, 2024 (Hearing): The next hearing date has been set for July 3rd, 2024. (SEEJ-AFRICA not in attendance)
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#30. April 22nd, 2024 (Hearing): This hearing did not proceed. All relevant persons were present except for the second accused. A warrant of arrest was issued. A mention date has been set for June 3rd.
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#29. January 21st, 2024 (Hearing): Today’s hearing did not take place. All four prosecution witnesses were unavailable due to an emergency at Entorika. The defence requested of the court that this be the last adjournment due to the length of time this matter has taken. The matter was adjourned to April 22, 2024 for hearing.
This matter has now had 29 sittings in front of four different magistrates over the last 3 1/2 years.
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#28. October 4th, 2023 (Mention): Both accused were present as was the advocate for A#1, Mr. Korir. The prosecution took a hearing date of January 31st, 2024.
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#27. September 27th, 2023 (Mention): Both accused were absent but one of the advocates was present but unwell. He requested another date. Adjourned to October 4th for mention.
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#26 .September 13th, 2023 (Mention):
The accused were present together with the advocate of Denis Maheli. David Omolo (2nd accused) said that his advocate will take directions from the court since he was absent. Next court date 27th September 2023. (This was a first appearance for SEEJ-AFRICA in this matter)
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#1. July 21st, 2021 (Plea): Both accused were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi and pleaded not guilty.
