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Man who was arrested with ivory worth Sh1.1m arraigned in court

Alex Wambura

Alex Wambura, 41, when he appeared before a Kehancha county in Migori county in January 15, 2021 to answer to charges of trafficking 22 kilograms of elephant tusks worth Sh1.1 million.

Photo credit: Ian Byron | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Suspect pleads not guilty to two counts of possession and trafficking animal trophies.
  • He was released on a bond of Sh1million with a surety of a similar amount and an alternative cash bail of Sh800,000.

A suspected ivory smuggler was arraigned at Kehancha court on Friday and charged with trafficking 22 kilograms of elephant tusks worth Sh1.1 million.

Alex Wambura, 41, was arrested by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers and police officers based in Kehancha following a tip off from members of the public.