A middle-aged man has been charged before the Nakuru Magistrate’s Court for being in possession of an elephant tusk worth Ksh 4.7 million.
Acting on intelligence report, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers arrested the suspect who was in possession of the wildlife trophy as he actively looked for a buyer.
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“A middle-aged man was charged today before the Nakuru Magistrate’s Court for dealing in and possessing a specified endangered wildlife trophy without a permit.
The accused was allegedly found at Septet Sub-location, Tegat Location, Elburgon Ward, Nakuru County, on 29th March 2025, at approximately 1720 hours, dealing in an elephant tusk weighing 47.3 kilograms, with an estimated street value of KES 4.7 million, without a valid permit or lawful exemption.
It is alleged that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) received intelligence about an individual suspected of possessing an endangered wildlife trophy and actively seeking a buyer.
Acting on this information, an undercover officer, accompanied by the informant, proceeded to Septet Village, Tegat Location, Elburgon Ward. Upon arrival, the officer met the suspect and confirmed the authenticity of the elephant tusk.
The tusk was subsequently weighed and verified at 47.4 kilograms, leading to the suspect’s arrest by KWS officers.” said ODPP
The accused was released on a bond of Ksh 150,000or a cash bail of Ksh 100,000 with the matter set to be mentioned on 29th April 2025.
