E076/24 Kahawa – R. vs. Claude Tuyisenge, Christian Pilote Tiwacu, Nkurunziza, Janvier, Moses Otieno Ojwang, Mary Atieno Jaramba - 13 kg ivory
Today’s Court Update
#09. September 4th, 2024 (Mention): The court scheduled a mention date of September 10th and hearing date of October 16th, 2024.
Case Overview
On June 24th, 2024 at approximately 1200 hrs at Nairobi South C Shopping Centre within Nairobi County, were found with four (4) pieces of elephant tusks concealed in a multiple colored Nigerian bag inside motor vehicle KCZ 564P weighing 13.1 kg. Three of the accused were found to be Rwandese citizens in the country without a valid permit or pass.
Presiding Magistrate and Court: Hon. Boaz Ombewa – Senior Principal Magistrate Court 1 | |
State Counsel: Mr. Kamau | Advocates for the Accused: |
Accused: Claude Tuyisenge (Bur) Christian Pilote Tiwacu (Con) Nkurunziza, Janvier (Rwa) Moses Otieno Ojwang Mary Atieno Jaramba | |
Charges:
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Date of Arrest: 2024-06-24 | Date of Arraignment: 2024-06-28 |
Location of Arrest: Nairobi, South C | Contraband Seized: 13.1 kg (4 pieces) |
PROCEEDINGS
#01. June 28th, 2024 (Mention): .All accused pleaded not guilty. They were not represented by counsel. The bond was set for 500k plus 2 sureties for accused foreigners. Bail 300k alternatively 500k plus 1 surety for accused Kenyans. There is an indication that the first accused Tuyisenge, is a refugee which may affect his second charge. The matter is coming up for pre-trial on July 16th, 2024.
