Read more about the article Acquittal – #25. CF 3081/2013 – Republic vs. Nicholas Maweu John 3.3 tonnes
444 pieces of elephant ivory weighing 3287 kg seized at Mombasa port on July 8th, 2013. The lone accused, Mombasa clearing agent Nicholas Maweu John, was acquitted in January 2018. This ivory was never shown to the court fuelling rumour and speculation that it never made it to KWS ivory storage facility in Nairobi.

Acquittal – #25. CF 3081/2013 – Republic vs. Nicholas Maweu John 3.3 tonnes

Nicholas Maweu John, a Mombasa clearing agent, was charged with violating provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act relating to a 3.3t seizure of ivory made at Mombasa…

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Read more about the article Court Update – #145. CF 74/2020 Kibera Court – Republic vs. Thomas Muhoro Ngatia and two others 55 kg ivory

Court Update – #145. CF 74/2020 Kibera Court – Republic vs. Thomas Muhoro Ngatia and two others 55 kg ivory

March 14th, 2023: Cash bail withdrawn to depositor as accused in custody serving a 2 year sentence re 112 kg of ivory.  Next hearing still scheduled for April 12th. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:On…

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Read more about the article Press Release – Ivory Traffickers Jefwa Brothers Turn Themselves in after Seven Years on the Run

Press Release – Ivory Traffickers Jefwa Brothers Turn Themselves in after Seven Years on the Run

MOMBASA, KENYA, March 8th, 2023:  Two Kenyan ivory traffickers who have been on the Interpol Red Notice list for over seven years are no longer wanted.Yesterday in a Mombasa court,…

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Read more about the article Rosewood Court Updates – ELC 23/2019 from 640 tonne seizure Mombasa May 2014
Two of the 34 containers of Madagascar Rosewood that was seized at Mombasa port in May 2014.

Rosewood Court Updates – ELC 23/2019 from 640 tonne seizure Mombasa May 2014

The full story to date can be read at: Kenya court orders return of $13 million in seized rosewood to suspected traffickers Blundered Verdict by Kenyan Court Releases Mega Tonne…

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Read more about the article Court Update – CF E039/2022 Kwale Court – Republic Vs James Malembi Mwatsahu and Juma Mwanza Haranga 91 kg ivory
James Malembi Mwatsahu and Juma Mwanza Hananga were arrested ferrying 26 pieces of ivory on a motorcycle in February 2022. They have been in custody since that date.

Court Update – CF E039/2022 Kwale Court – Republic Vs James Malembi Mwatsahu and Juma Mwanza Haranga 91 kg ivory

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On February 5th, 2022, KWS officers arrested two men who were ferrying 91 kg of ivory on a motorcycle. The ivory was in 26 pieces and contained in…

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Read more about the article Conviction – CF 895/2019 Mariakani Court – Republic vs. Charles Mweni and Tabitha Mueni 73 kg ivory
Charles Mweni and Tabitha Mueni appear before Senior Resident Magistrate Nelly C. Adalo as the seized ivory is entered into evidence. (photo by Dihoff)

Conviction – CF 895/2019 Mariakani Court – Republic vs. Charles Mweni and Tabitha Mueni 73 kg ivory

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On February 22nd, 2023, both accused were sentenced to terms of imprisonment; Charles Mweni to 4 years jail and Tabitha Mueni to a 7 year sentence.  Both were…

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Read more about the article Court Updates – #33: CF 418/2017 Shanzu Law Court – Republic versus Falah Mansu Yusuf and 5 Others
On March 28th, 2014, customs officials in Singapore seized 1 tonne of elephant ivory from a container that originated from Mombasa port. In May 2017, six persons were charged.

Court Updates – #33: CF 418/2017 Shanzu Law Court – Republic versus Falah Mansu Yusuf and 5 Others

February 22nd, 2023 (Mention): The case is back in court 1 and that of SPM Omido.  SPM Omido has recently transferred to Shanzu from Kwale law courts where he was the…

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Read more about the article Court Update – CF E138/21 Kwale Court – Republic vs. Josphat Mtoi Kuri 35 kg ivory
Kwale Law Courts

Court Update – CF E138/21 Kwale Court – Republic vs. Josphat Mtoi Kuri 35 kg ivory

Kwale County Administrator Charged with Dealing and Possession of 35 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: April 17th, 2021, police arrested a Kwale County clerical officer with 12 ivory tusk pieces…

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Read more about the article #20. CF 417/2013 Mombasa Two Years in Jail Commuted to Non-custodial Probation for 3.8 tonne Ivory Case
R vs Fredrick Sababu Mungule and James Kassiwa in Mombasa Court on March 30th, 2022 for sentencing, having been found guilty of an offence under the East African Community Customs Management Act while attempting to export 638 pieces of ivory weighing 3827 kg to Thailand in January 2013.

#20. CF 417/2013 Mombasa Two Years in Jail Commuted to Non-custodial Probation for 3.8 tonne Ivory Case

Jail sentence commuted to non-custodial probation after serving 9 months of 24 months sentence. UPDATE: February 6th, 2023 - It was learned today that James Ngala Kassiwa, the second accused, was placed…

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Read more about the article Court Update – CF E005/2022 Mombasa Court – Republic vs. Assad Mohammed Ahmed and Abdi Mohammed Ali 24 kg ivory

Court Update – CF E005/2022 Mombasa Court – Republic vs. Assad Mohammed Ahmed and Abdi Mohammed Ali 24 kg ivory

Court Updates Before HON. M.O. RABERA-PM  COURT 8December 8th, 2022(Mention): The next hearing date has been set for April 20th, 2023.  The hostile National Police Service officer is being recalled…

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Read more about the article Conviction – #130. CF 1411/16 Kibera Court – Republic vs. Thomas Muhoro Ngatia 112 kg ivory
2016-03-22 CF 1411/16 Seizure of 112 kg of ivory from Nairobi area home

Conviction – #130. CF 1411/16 Kibera Court – Republic vs. Thomas Muhoro Ngatia 112 kg ivory

Thomas Muhoro Ngatia was found guilty in a Nairobi area court on November 24th, 2022 by Senior Resident Magistrate E. Riany. While passing judgement, it was indicated that the court…

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Read more about the article CF 1132/2015 – Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al: New Evidence Application Withdrawn One Year Later
ODPP Prosecutor Jami Yamina stands before Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku in requesting the withdrawal of the new evidence application that had been submitted on May 24th, 2021.

CF 1132/2015 – Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al: New Evidence Application Withdrawn One Year Later

Abdulrahman Mamoud Sheikh and 8 others in Mombasa court on February 17th, 2021 SEEJ-AFRICA Summary:Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said, his half brother, father, a KRA officer, and five…

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Read more about the article Acquittal – CF 843/2017 Kwale Court – Republic vs. Hasira Makati Mwanzala 16 kg ivory

Acquittal – CF 843/2017 Kwale Court – Republic vs. Hasira Makati Mwanzala 16 kg ivory

UPDATE June 20th, 2022: Today in Kwale court #1, the accused, Hasira Makoti Mwanzala, was acquitted of the lone charge of being in possession of a wildlife trophy, to wit,…

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Read more about the article Not Your Average Ivory Possession Case – 68 year old Italian National Arrested at Mombasa IA – CF E774/2022 Mombasa
68 year old Paolo Brondi before a Mombasa court on June 22, 2022

Not Your Average Ivory Possession Case – 68 year old Italian National Arrested at Mombasa IA – CF E774/2022 Mombasa

It is a rarity for an ivory arrest to made at Moi International Airport, Mombasa.  The last such recorded case was in November 2014 when two crewman from a docked…

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Read more about the article Nine Year Ivory Trafficking Case Ends in Acquittal of Three – Kenya
Fredrick Sababu Mungule, Nelson Ayoo and James Kassiwa were found not guilty in February 2022 for trafficking 1833 kg of ivory to Singapore from Mombasa. Chief Magistrate Francis Kyambia stated that the prosecution had not met the threshold of establishing a prima facie case. Several indicators of a compromised case were evidenced in this trial including threats to lawyers of Wildlife Direct and 'hostile' testimony from the investigating officer.

Nine Year Ivory Trafficking Case Ends in Acquittal of Three – Kenya

The three had been charged for their role in exporting 1833 kg of elephant tusks through Mombasa Port in December 2012. In a March 2021 report, the Head of Kenya’s…

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Read more about the article Conviction – CF 853/2019 Mombasa Court – Republic vs. Ibrahim Samson Ali and Japhet Bakari Mbuguni 8.5 kg
The pieces of ivory which were seized from two suspects in Mombasa on May 16, 2019. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Conviction – CF 853/2019 Mombasa Court – Republic vs. Ibrahim Samson Ali and Japhet Bakari Mbuguni 8.5 kg

Ksh 13 Million Fine or 10 Years in Jail for Dealing Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: May 16th, 2019, based on intelligence, DCI and KWS arrested Ibrahim Samson Ali and Japhet Bakari…

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Read more about the article Warrant of Arrest Issued for Investigating Officer in Kwale Ivory Case – Kenya
Kwale County Court

Warrant of Arrest Issued for Investigating Officer in Kwale Ivory Case – Kenya

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:A Kwale National Police Service officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law when he failed to appear in court to testify.The NPS officer has failed…

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Read more about the article More Details Revealed in the “Mombasa – West African Cartel” Ivory Connection
L to R: Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh, his half brother, father, and 3 other accused in Mombasa court for April 25th, 2015 Thailand seizure

More Details Revealed in the “Mombasa – West African Cartel” Ivory Connection

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:Kenya State prosecutors (ODPP) have filed an application with the courts to allow new evidence in the ivory trafficking related trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh and eight others.The application…

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Read more about the article New Information for Mombasa Court to Ponder as U.S. Links Kenyan Ivory Traffickers to Major West African Cartel

New Information for Mombasa Court to Ponder as U.S. Links Kenyan Ivory Traffickers to Major West African Cartel

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Mombasa Courts will on Thursday decide if a last minute application by the ODPP will breath new life into a six year old ivory case. Senior State counsel…

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Read more about the article Eight Year Mombasa Ivory Case Closer to Conclusion – CF 417/13
January 15th, 2013 Mombasa Port - 3.8 metric tonnes of ivory spread out as part of the verification process. (photo courtesy Norbert Allen)

Eight Year Mombasa Ivory Case Closer to Conclusion – CF 417/13

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:April 28th, 2021: Kenya's longest running major ivory prosecution is one step closer to conclusion with both defence and prosecution now preparing their final submissions.Mombasa clearing agent, Fredrick Sababu…

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Read more about the article CF 1132/2015 – Mombasa Magistrate Orders DPP to Close its Case
Abdulrahman Mamoud Sheikh and 8 others in Mombasa court on February 17th, 2021

CF 1132/2015 – Mombasa Magistrate Orders DPP to Close its Case

Chief Magistrate Evans Makori orders the prosecution to close its case Chief Magistrate Makori seems to have had enough.  Almost 20 months after this  headline "DPP on the spot over…

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Read more about the article CF 1132/2015 – Now Over 50 Sittings in Mombasa Court
3127 kg of ivory from Mombasa, seized in Bangkok, and enroute to Laos. Nine persons are presently before a Mombasa Court.

CF 1132/2015 – Now Over 50 Sittings in Mombasa Court

2015 Ivory Seizure Set for February 2021 Hearings L to R: Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh, his half brother, father, and 3 other accused in Mombasa court for April 25th, 2015 Thailand…

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Read more about the article On The Brink of Acquitting Another Ivory Trafficker
Customs officials and police chip away at plaster surrounding 1097 kg of ivory found in hollowed out timber beams seized in Mombasa in December 2016. This was the last major ivory seizure in Kenya and the only major seizure covered in this report. The lone accused, and clearing agent, Ephantus Mare, was acquitted.

On The Brink of Acquitting Another Ivory Trafficker

This was initially published in April 10, 2019. Ephantus Mbare Gitongo was acquitted at Mombasa Law Courts on April 25th, 2019. This commentary will be the introduction into future reports…

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Read more about the article Conviction – CF 1008/18 Mombasa Court – Republic vs. Abdikheir Gababa Ibrahim and Abdullah Yusuf Adan 37 kg
Today, with presiding Chief Magistrate Nyaloti in Nakuru, prosecutor and court asst. in Mombasa court, defence advocate in his office and 2 accused in Shimo La Tewa prison, they were sentenced to a fine of 1 million shillings ($10,000 USD) or i/d 5 years jail, effective 2018 arrest date. (photo taken on an earlier date)

Conviction – CF 1008/18 Mombasa Court – Republic vs. Abdikheir Gababa Ibrahim and Abdullah Yusuf Adan 37 kg

Two Arrested with 37 kg Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:June 9th, 2018, and acting on intelligence, Kenya Wildlife Service and National Police Service officers stopped a Majero vehicle on the outskirts of…

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Read more about the article #141. CF 1649/2017 Kibera – Wanted by Interpol
Interpol Red Notice listing for Ahmed Mahabub Gedi aka Ahmed Mohamud Salah

#141. CF 1649/2017 Kibera – Wanted by Interpol

Ahmed Mohamud Salah aka Ahmed Mahubub Gedi is the seventh accused in this case (1649/2017 Kibera).  He was arrested 3-4 days after the initial six accused while trying to cross…

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Read more about the article #41. CF 2511/2016 Mombasa Ivory in Hollowed Out Timber
Clearing Agent Ephantus Mbare and the ivory secreted in hollowed timber

#41. CF 2511/2016 Mombasa Ivory in Hollowed Out Timber

1097 kg of Ivory Found in Hollowed Timber SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: December 21st, 2016, Kenyan law enforcement seized just over one ton of ivory inbound for Cambodia. The 1097 kg of…

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Read more about the article #33. CF 418/2017 – Charges Laid in 2013 One Tonne Singapore Ivory Seizure
On March 28th, 2014, customs officials in Singapore seized 1 tonne of elephant ivory from a container that originated from Mombasa port. In May 2017, six persons were charged.

#33. CF 418/2017 – Charges Laid in 2013 One Tonne Singapore Ivory Seizure

SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAILOn March 28th, 2014, Singapore customs  seized and verified a container found to be transporting 1004 kg ivory. The shipment, declared as containing coffee beans, originated from Kampala, Uganda,…

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Read more about the article #122. CF 754/2013 Mombasa – Republic versus Fredrick Sababu, James Kassiwa and Nelson Ayoo

#122. CF 754/2013 Mombasa – Republic versus Fredrick Sababu, James Kassiwa and Nelson Ayoo

January 23rd, 2013 - Singapore snags 3rd Mombasa ivory shipment in a month - 1833 kg found amongst mazera stones CASE CONCLUSION:  On Friday, February 11th, 2022, Chief Magistrate Francis…

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Read more about the article #19. CF 255/2013 Mombasa – Republic versus Fredrick Sababu and James Kassiwa

#19. CF 255/2013 Mombasa – Republic versus Fredrick Sababu and James Kassiwa

January 3rd, 2013 - Hong Kong seizes 1323 kg of ivory from Mombasa SNAPSHOT:Kenyan Authorities charged Fredrick Sababu Mungule (a clearing agent), James Ngala Kassiwa (a Kenya Revenue Authority officer)…

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Read more about the article July 2009: Jomo Kenyatta IA – Kenya seizes coffin-stashed ivory
May 6, 2011. Over 1400 kg of ivory seized at JKIA, Nairobi destined for Nigeria

July 2009: Jomo Kenyatta IA – Kenya seizes coffin-stashed ivory

Kenyan authorities have seized 300kg (660 lbs) of illegal ivory hidden in coffins on a plane bound for Laos. Image: Over 1 tonne of ivory seized at Jomo Kenyatta International…

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