Two men in Kilifi have been fined Ksh. 1 million each for illegal possession of an elephant tusk. The conviction highlights Kenya's strict wildlife protection laws aimed at combating poaching and illegal wildlife trade.

• Samuel Kazungu Duka and Nelson Kiringi Nzai were found with an elephant tusk weighing approximately five kilograms, valued at Ksh. 500,000.
• The men were arrested on September 12, 2023, in the Chumani area of Kilifi North Sub-County.
• The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) lauded the conviction as crucial in reinforcing Kenya's commitment to protecting endangered species.