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New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence in the trial proceedings; a sincere and legitimate application or a facade of prosecutorial intent? Abdulrahman Mamoud Sheikh and 8 others in Mombasa court on …
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SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Corporal Henry Onsongo was sentenced this past Friday at Kibera Court (April 14th) to 3 years in jail for the Possession of Wildlife
New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence
CF 853/2019 Mombasa
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
CF E324/2021 Mariakani
One Charged with Dealing in 101 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: July 17th, 2021, one man was arrested by the Kenya Wildlife Service in the
Ten Years in Jail for Tsavo Bush Meat Dealers
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Three Kenyan men were sentenced in a Voi Court to 10 years jail and a 2.2 million shilling fine each for hunting and
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
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
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
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
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
CF 138/2021 Kwale
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
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
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
Kenyan Police Officer Sentenced to 3 Years Jail for Possession of Rhino Horn
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Corporal Henry Onsongo was sentenced this past Friday at Kibera Court (April 14th) to 3 years in jail for the Possession of Wildlife
Man Possessing Elephant Tusk Jailed for 5 Years
A Laikipia man was on Thursday sentenced to five years in prison for being in possession of an elephant tusk worth Sh400,000. (approx estimated weight
#118. CF 74/2020 Kibera
Three Arrested in Nairobi East with 55 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 14th, 2020, at approximately 16:30hr, investigators of the Kenya Wildlife Service
CF 1132/2015 – Ivory Traffickers, the Brothers Jefwa, Wanted or not?
With Feisal Mohamed Ali firmly ensconced in the number one position of infamous Kenyan ivory traffickers, the brother’s Jefwa, Nicholas and Samuel, would be placed
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
CF 1008/18 Mombasa
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
CF 843/2017 Kwale
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: December 15th, 2017, a Kwale County Enforcement officer, Hasira Makoti Mwanzala, was arrested in possession of two elephant tusks weighing 16 kg. He
CF 3202/2017 Kibera
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
#117. 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
#117. CF 1649/2017 Kibera 217 kg Seized Near Jomo Kenyatta IA
216 kg of ivory seized in Nairobi home SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL On the evening of June 26th, 2017, officers from the Special Crimes Prevention Unit received
#20. 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
#116. CF 1411/16 Kibera
Ivory Cartel Links to Man Charged with 112 kg of Elephant Tusks SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On March 22nd, 2016, the Special Crimes Prevention Unit, acting on
CF 2292/2014 Kibera
Four Arrested with 43 kg in Controlled Delivery SEEJ-AFRICA THUMB NAIL: On the evening of May 26th, 2014, officers from the Special Crimes Prevention Unit
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Kenyan Courts Return Smuggled Rosewood. CITES says it’s Illegal. An Analysis. (Part One)
It does not happen often that a criminal uses the legal system to retrieve its contraband investment. But that is exactly what occurred in a
Another Vietnam Nigeria connection – Da Nang seizes 6.2 tonnes of pangolin scales and 456 kg of ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 11th, 2022, Vietnamese authorities at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, seized 6.2 tonnes of pangolin scales and 456 kg of elephant
Kenya’s 90% wildlife crime conviction rate: a ladle of data, a generous measure of illegal grazing, a soupçon of corruption and a dash of perspective
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Kenya court orders return of $13m in seized rosewood to suspected traffickers
In May 2014, Kenya Wildlife Service intelligence led to the seizure of 640 tonnes of illegal Madagascar Rosewood. After a protracted civil court battle in
Your Rangers Are In The Crosshairs – An Open Letter to Brigadier (Rtd.) John Waweru, Director General Kenya Wildlife Service
KWS Warden II Bajila Obed Kofa KWS Assistant Warden Francis Isaac Awour Oyaro Dear Director, It has been some time since my last letter, almost
Ol Jogi Conservancy – KWS Arrest Four with 70 kg of Ivory
Poachers Appeared in Nanyuki Court Charged with Dealing and Possession of Wildlife Trophies SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On the evening of October 6th, 2021, and acting on
Has a Second Kenya Wildlife Services Officer Been Murdered?
One KWS officer murdered and another ‘abducted’ 3 days and 95 kilometres apart SEEJ-AFRICA NOTE: The following account is a compilation of open sources on the
Kenya Wildlife Services Officer in Charge of Rhino Security Gunned Down “Gangland Hit” Style
Bajila Obed Kofa was responsible for Solio Conservancy security at the time of his murder. It is home to approximately 200 rhino’s. KWS officer Bajila
New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence
Worrying signs for elephant conservation: Data shows 2020 rise in black-market ivory prices
“Recent analysis from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has found that reported prices for illegal ivory rose in 2020 — the first increase
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New Evidence Application in Ivory Case – Legitimate or a Facade?
On May 20th, 2021, the prosecution in the case of Republic v. Abdurahman Mahmoud Sheikh et al, applied to the court to allow new evidence
CF 853/2019 Mombasa
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
CF E324/2021 Mariakani
One Charged with Dealing in 101 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: July 17th, 2021, one man was arrested by the Kenya Wildlife Service in the
Ten Years in Jail for Tsavo Bush Meat Dealers
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Three Kenyan men were sentenced in a Voi Court to 10 years jail and a 2.2 million shilling fine each for hunting and
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
Fugitive Mombasa Brothers Now Linked to West African Ivory Cartel
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: The recent ODPP ‘new evidence’ application lodged in a Mombasa court relating to the trial of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh @ Said Juma Said and
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
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
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
CF 138/2021 Kwale
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
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
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
Kenyan Police Officer Sentenced to 3 Years Jail for Possession of Rhino Horn
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: Corporal Henry Onsongo was sentenced this past Friday at Kibera Court (April 14th) to 3 years in jail for the Possession of Wildlife
Man Possessing Elephant Tusk Jailed for 5 Years
A Laikipia man was on Thursday sentenced to five years in prison for being in possession of an elephant tusk worth Sh400,000. (approx estimated weight
#118. CF 74/2020 Kibera
Three Arrested in Nairobi East with 55 kg of Ivory SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 14th, 2020, at approximately 16:30hr, investigators of the Kenya Wildlife Service
CF 1132/2015 – Ivory Traffickers, the Brothers Jefwa, Wanted or not?
With Feisal Mohamed Ali firmly ensconced in the number one position of infamous Kenyan ivory traffickers, the brother’s Jefwa, Nicholas and Samuel, would be placed
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
CF 1008/18 Mombasa
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
CF 843/2017 Kwale
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: December 15th, 2017, a Kwale County Enforcement officer, Hasira Makoti Mwanzala, was arrested in possession of two elephant tusks weighing 16 kg. He
CF 3202/2017 Kibera
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
#117. 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
#117. CF 1649/2017 Kibera 217 kg Seized Near Jomo Kenyatta IA
216 kg of ivory seized in Nairobi home SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL On the evening of June 26th, 2017, officers from the Special Crimes Prevention Unit received
#20. 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
#116. CF 1411/16 Kibera
Ivory Cartel Links to Man Charged with 112 kg of Elephant Tusks SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On March 22nd, 2016, the Special Crimes Prevention Unit, acting on
CF 2292/2014 Kibera
Four Arrested with 43 kg in Controlled Delivery SEEJ-AFRICA THUMB NAIL: On the evening of May 26th, 2014, officers from the Special Crimes Prevention Unit
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Another Vietnam Nigeria connection – Da Nang seizes 6.2 tonnes of pangolin scales and 456 kg of ivory
SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: On January 11th, 2022, Vietnamese authorities at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, seized 6.2 tonnes of pangolin scales and 456 kg of elephant
Worrying signs for elephant conservation: Data shows 2020 rise in black-market ivory prices
“Recent analysis from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has found that reported prices for illegal ivory rose in 2020 — the first increase
Eight convicted in France of ivory and rhino horn trafficking offences
The 9 defendants are of Irish, English, Vietnamese and Chinese origin. SEEJ-AFRICA THUMBNAIL: September 8th, 2021: A Rennes criminal court convicted 8 of 9 defendants
How do traffickers ship ivory and pangolin scales from the Congo into Vietnam and China?
A brilliant case summary by the SVIS Initiative, a Singapore seizure of a DRC shipment with multiple convictions before a Chinese court. This 4 tonne
Pangolin scales worth £5m seized in Cameroon on ‘major trafficking route’
SEEJ-AFRICA: 4000 kg of pangolin scales seized in Cameroon near the Nigerian border. the scales were contained in large plastic bags described as food stuffs
Why it’s so hard to prosecute wildlife crimes: Lessons from Tanzania
by Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, Mail & Guardian SEEJ-AFRICA: The Tanzanian arrests of major ivory traffickers Boniface Mathew Malyango, alias “Shetani” in 2015
‘TRAFFIC’ Report Shows Heavy Increases in 2019 Trafficking of Rhino, Tiger, Pangolin and Elephant
The following numbers are based on seizure data from the Report’s focal countries: (Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos) PANGOLIN: 82 reported seizures,
MEDIA STATEMENT: WCS Commends Congolese Justice System on 30-Year Sentence of Notorious Elephant Poacher and Ivory Trafficker in Republic of Congo
* Poacher “Guyvanho,” is the first wildlife trafficker convicted in the Criminal Court in the Republic of Congo * Previously all environmental crimes were tried
Africa’s Donkeys and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
China’s Ejiao Producers Are on a Quest for Africa’s Donkeys by Alexandria Williams In Africa it’s said that “if you don’t have a donkey you
Why Wildlife Traffickers are Escaping Justice
John M. Sellar OBE is an independent advisor in the fields of anti-smuggling, fraud and organized crime. Between 1997 and 2011, he was Chief of
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