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Title:
Kenya: Burundians charged in Mombasa over illegal possession of elephant tusks
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court with illegal possession and trade in elephant tusks in an intensified crackdown on wildlife trafficking. Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo on Monday, facing charges of dealing in 27 pieces of elephant tusks without a permit. According to the charge sheet, the tusks - classified as trophies from endangered species - weighed approximately 62.85 kilograms and had an estimated market value of Sh12,570,000. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers arrested the two on August 3 in Miritini, Mombasa, following what authorities termed an intelligence-led operation.

Series Title:
AllAfrica
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
wildlife, crime, poaching, big game, endangered animal species, ivory
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