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 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 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 #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 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 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 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 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 #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 #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 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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