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April 24, 2026
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High Court Upholds Conviction of 3 Suspects in Sh17mn narcotics Trafficking Case

High Court Upholds Conviction of 3 Suspects in Sh17mn narcotics Trafficking Case

The total seized narcotics included 303.2 kg and 268.9 kg of cannabis, according to valuation and analysis reports presented in court. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The High Court in Makadara has upheld the conviction and lengthy sentences of three individuals involved in trafficking over 570 kilograms of cannabis, valued at more than Sh17 million.

  • Prosecution successfully proved the case against Stephen Sifuna Wekesa, Reuben Kioko Kimanthi, and Elizabeth Wanjiku beyond reasonable doubt.
  • The drug bust occurred on April 26, 2023, in Mihango, Embakasi, involving a Probox vehicle and a storage facility.
  • Appellants received sentences ranging from 13½ to 25 years imprisonment and fines of Sh50 million each, which the court deemed lawful and proportionate.

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