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January 28, 2026
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KWS Busts Major Wildlife Trafficking Ring in Turkana

KWS Busts Major Wildlife Trafficking Ring in Turkana

Python leather finds its way into high-end fashion accessories, including handbags, belts, wallets, luxury shoes, and even musical instruments in some regions...

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) successfully busted a major wildlife trafficking ring in Lokichar, Turkana County on Wednesday, January 28, apprehending three suspects involved in the illegal trade.

  • KWS's covert intelligence team recovered 42 kilograms of elephant ivory, along with leopard skins and python skins.
  • The operation also led to the seizure of a motorcycle used for transporting the illegal wildlife trophies.
  • Illegal ivory prices in African markets have dropped to approximately Ksh11,000 per kilogram, while Asian illicit markets still pay between Ksh76,000 and Ksh88,000 per kilogram.
  • President William Ruto has strengthened anti-poaching efforts with a 2025 law imposing fines of up to Ksh100 million or 20 years imprisonment.

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