Case Overview
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. John M. Njoroge – Chief Magistrate | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: Nathan Kirema Makunyi Visali Muthengi Mucheria | |
Charges: Being in Possession of endangered wild life trophy without permit or other lawful exception. | |
Date of Arrest: 2022- | Date of Arraignment: 2022-07-08 |
Location of Arrest: Around Gakoromonie, Meru County | Contraband Seized: 1.7 kg (1 piece) |
PROCEEDINGS
#20. January 18th, 2024 (Hearing): Today’s hearing proceeded with testimony from two prosecution witnesses. Both accused were present in court, the second accused with legal representation. The first witness was a police constable from the Gakoromone police post. He testified that at approximately 4am, while on patrol in the company of other officers, they spotted 3 gentlemen. The men were questioned as to where they were going and provided answers that the officers were not satisfied with. One of his colleagues asked to see the back pack that the 1st accused was carrying. Upon opening, 4 pieces of elephant tusks were discovered.
#19. January 18th, 2024 (Hearing): The court was sitting for the 19th time on this matter. The next hearing date is March 21st, 2024. See notes above. This was the first appearance for SEEJ-AFRICA.