
Case Overview



Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Yusuf Shikanda – Principal Magistrate – Court 2 Hon. Leah Nekesa Kisabuli – Senior Resident Magistrate Court 3 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: Omollo – First Accused 2nd accused unrepresented |
Accused: 1.Muthoni Virginia Titus 2. Naomi Mwende | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2024-01-29 | Date of Arraignment: 2024 -01-30 |
Location of Arrest: Mamba Village, Nyali Sub county, Mombasa County. | Contraband Seized: 11.8(1 piece) |
PROCEEDINGS
#02. February 15th, 2024 (Mention): Both accused were present, the first accused with counsel the second without. The accused persons confirmed they had been served with the witness statements and all other documents the prosecution would rely on during the trial. The matter was marked ready for hearing and a date set for April 29th, 2024. A mention is scheduled for the second accused, Mwende, for March 15th as she is still in custody.
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#2. February 2nd, 2024 (Bond approvals): The court set a mention date of February 15th.
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#1. January 30th, 2024 (Plea): Two women were arraigned in Shanzu court before Hon. Leah Nekesa Kisabuli for dealing in Elephant ivory. They pleaded not guilty and were released on 1.5 million bond each, or cash bail of Kes 900,000.00. The case will be mentioned on February 15, 2024
