Today’s Court Update
Case Overview
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Renee K. Kitagwa – Senior Resident Magistrate Court 2 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: Not Represented |
Accused: 1. Joseph Mutuku 2. Julius Mwanduka Kiema 3. Alfred Nzoika Mutie | |
Charged:
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Date of Arrest: 2024-02-23 | Date of Arraignment: 2024-02-26 |
Location of Arrest: Narok | Contraband Seized: 27 kg (4 pieces) |
Proceedings
#2. March 11th, 2024 (Mention): All accused were present, still in custody and unrepresented. The file was called and then put aside. Before it could be recalled, at approximately 11:45 am, the court declared a 20-minute break and then did not reconvene until about 1:30pm. It was at this time that the court announced that all remaining proceedings would take place in Hon. Kitagwa’s chambers.
Three arrested in Narok with elephant tusks worth Sh2.7m
Kenya Wildlife Task Force Cracks Down on Elephant Ivory Traffickers in Operation Buzzard
In a significant move against wildlife trafficking, the Kenya Wildlife Task Force (KWTF) launched Operation Buzzard, resulting in the apprehension of three individuals involved in the illegal sale of elephant ivory. This operation marks the first collaborative effort since the recent integration of a Kenya Wildlife Service officer into the KWTF.
The arrested individuals were found in possession of a pair of single tusks weighing a total of 27 kgs, suspected to have been sourced from at least two different elephants. They now face charges under Section 92(2) of the Wildlife and Conservation Management Act, highlighting the ongoing commitment to combatting wildlife crime in Kenya.