Case Overview
Presiding Magistrate and Court Number: Hon. Yusuf Shikanda – Principal Magistrate Court 2 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: Not represented |
Accused: Kahindi Katana Kadenge | |
Charges: 1. Being in possession of wildlife trophy of endangered species without permit or other lawful exemption contrary to section 92 (4) WCMA. 2. Dealing in the wildlife trophies of an endangered species contrary to section 92(2) WCMA. | |
Date of Arrest: 2023-10-05 | Date of Arraignment: 2023-10-06 |
Location of Arrest: Kanamai area, Kilifi South,Kilifi County | Contraband Seized: 7 kg – (3 pieces) |
PROCEEDINGS
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#5. January 23rd, 2023 (Hearing): Today’s hearing did not occur. At 14:30 hrs, with two witnesses and exhibits present, the court announced that the matter would not proceed today as two other hearings had taken longer than expected. The hearing was adjourned to February 20th.
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#4. December 27th, 2023 (Hearing): Atypically, the first witness to testify in this trial was the expert from National Museum of Kenya. She told the court that the three pieces of suspected elephant tusks (produced in court) found on the accused, were ivory. Next hearing date set for January 23rd, 2024.
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#3. November 17th, 2023 (Mention): Due to very heavy rains and serious flooding in the area, all court matters started late. This mention was called without the accused in attendance as he is still in custody. A hearing date was set for December 27th, 2023. Only the Magistrate and prosecutor were present.
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#2. October 19th, 2023 (Mention):The case was set over for another mention for November 17th. The accused is in custody.
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#1. October 6th, 2023 (Plea): The accused was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. It was set over for a mention on October 19th.
