Today’s Court Update
#06. August 13th, 2024 (Hearing): Unknown if hearing took place. The court scheduled a mention for September 17th.
Case Overview
On March 26th, 2024 in the area of the Bisil Shopping Centre, opposite the sky Petrol Station, Kajiado County, the accused was arrested by KWS officers and found with 7pcs of ivory weighing 24 kg and 1 hippo tooth weighing 0.5 kg, all in 3 manilla sacks.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Joseph Karanja – Senior Principal Magistrate – Court 2 | |
State Counsel: | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: Joel Kimorosh Mosinko | |
Charges: 1.Dealing in wildlife trophy of endangered species contrary to section 92 (4) WCMA | |
Date of Arrest: 2024-03-26 | Date of Arraignment: 2024-03-28 |
Location of Arrest: Bisil Shopping Centre, | Contraband Seized: 24 kg (7 pcs) (+ 1 hippo tusk) |
PROCEEDINGS
#05.July 11th, 2024 (Mention): Hearing date still scheduled for August 13th.
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#04.May 7th, 2024 (Mention): The court assigned another mention date of July 11th and a hearing date of August 13th.
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#03. April 23rd, 2024 (Mention): The court assigned another mention date of May 7th. SEEJ-AFRICA not in attendance.
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#02.April 11th, 2024 (Mention): The matter was coming up for mention before Hon. Joseph Karanja. The accused was present and issued with the required statements. The probation report was ready and a bond given of KEH 400,000 and two sureties or cash bail of KEH 200,000 and three contact persons. The next scheduled mention is for 23rd April 2024.***************************
#01.March 28th, 2024 (Plea): The accused pleaded not guilty. A mention date has been slated for April 11th, 2024.
