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 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 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 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Read more about the article CF 1132/2015 – Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al: New Evidence Application Withdrawn One Year Later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 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 #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 #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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