March 16th, 2023 – Kibera Court: All accused present, one KWS ranger to testify who made the “buy” from the second accused. She provided the number that was used to communicate with him and described the arrest of the 3 men, the vehicle they were using, and presented the 5 tusks in court. The hearing will continue on May 17th, 2023.
AP Policeman and Retired Policeman Amongst Three Charged with 25 kg of Ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL:
- On 12th September, 2017, KWS officers received an intelligence report of 3 men looking for a buyer of ivory. They were given the contacts of the retired police officer Charles Mwema.
- Over the next 6 days, a KWS officer posing as a buyer, made communications with Mwema over the sale/purchase of ivory.
- On September 18th, a meeting was set up at the Nairobi West shopping mall and KWS found the 3 accused sitting in a Nissan car with the ivory in a bag in the rear seat. Nashon Mochere, an AP policeman who was considered a recent ‘deserter’, was seated beside the ivory.
- In March 2013, the accused Charles Mwema had been charged and later convicted of being in possession of 2.5 kg of hippo tusks.

Court Updates
Hon. Derrick K. Kuto – Senior Principal Magistrate Court 5
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May 17th, 2022 (Hearing): One KWS witness testified relating to the circumstances of the arrest:
August 23rd, 2021 (Hearing):
June 25th, 2021 (Hearing): Hon. Derrick K. Kuto, Court 5 – hearing adjourned as trial magistrate on training at Kenya School of Government. Next hearing date August 23rd.
FILE | 3202/2017 Kibera (Nairobi) |
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SEIZURE DATE | September 18th, 2017 |
CONTRABAND SEIZED AND CIRCUMSTANCES | Five pieces of ivory weighing 25 kg |
LOCATION | Nairobi West Shopping Centre, Nairobi |
POINT OF ORIGIN | Unknown |
ACCUSED | Nashon Maati Mochere, Charles Wambua Mwema, Evans Moseti Mochere |
CHARGED | 1. Sec 95 arw Sec 105 WCMA, in possession of 5 pieces of tusks weighing 25 kg; Sec 84(1) arw Sec 92 WCMA, were found dealing 5 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 25 kg |
COURT | Kibera (Nairobi) |
VALUE (CHARGE SHEET) | Ksh. 2,500,000 |
OTHER CONTRABAND | Not Applicable |
TRANSPORT | Nissan KAX 178J - Grey |
ARRESTING AGENCY | Kenya Wildlife Service |
INTEL_PERSONS OF INTEREST | A#2 gave a statement indicating involvement with others besides the two co-accused |