A man has been charged in a Nakuru court for illegal dealing in and possessing an elephant tusk weighing 47.3 kilograms with an estimated street value of Ksh.4.7 million.

The accused, a middle-aged man, appeared before Nakuru Magistrate’s court on Tuesday to answer to charges of dealing in and possessing a specified endangered wildlife trophy without a permit.

The man denied the charges and was granted a bond of Ksh.150,000 or a cash bail of Ksh. 100,000.

The court heard that the man was allegedly found at Septet Sub-location, Tegat Location, Elburgon Ward, on Saturday, March 29 2025, at around 1720 hours,  with the said elephant tusk weighing 47.3 kilograms.

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) later received intelligence about an individual suspected of possessing an endangered wildlife trophy and actively seeking a buyer.

“Upon arrival, the officer met the suspect and confirmed the authenticity of the elephant tusk. The tusk was subsequently weighed and verified at 47.4 kilograms, leading to the suspect’s arrest by KWS officers,” stated the ODPP.

The matter will be mentioned on April 29, 2025.