Today’s Court Update
#5. May 21st, 2024.(Hearing): For the third time in a row, a scheduled hearing did not take place. The KWS witness expected to testify advised the prosecution of an emergency at the last minute, so the prosecutor was not ready to proceed. The court agreed to adjourn the matter but marked it as a last adjournment. The next hearing date will be July 18th, 2024.

Case Overview
On or about October 5th, 2023, KWS arrested the accused, in possession of 8 kg of ivory. He was arraigned in Nanyuki court on October 5th, 2023, and charged with possession of trophies of endangered species contrary to the WCMA.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon A.R. Kithinji – Chief Magistrate Crt 1 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: Joel Kinyua | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2023-10- | Date of Arraignment: 2023-10-05 |
Location of Arrest: | Contraband Seized: 8 kg |
Proceedings
#4. March 4th, 2024.( Hearing): The case was before A.R Kithinji for hearing. The accused person was present in court and not represented by a counsel. The prosecution having not received the exhibit report asked the court to reschedule the hearing; and its now been set for May 21st, 2024.
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#3. December 18th, 2023 (): The scheduled hearing did not take place. The prosecution was not ready to proceed and requested more time to build its case. KWS did not have the ivory exhibits in court. The matter was adjourned to March 4th, 2024, for hearing.Hearing
The accused is out on a KES 300,000 bond. This was the first occasion for SEEJ-AFRICA to appear on this case.
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#2. October 19th, 2023 (Mention): DNA – The matter was adjourned for a hearing date of December 18th.
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#1. October 5th, 2023 (Plea): The accused was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The matter was adjourned to October 19th.
