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June 3, 2026
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DPP Cracks Down on Wildlife Crime as Man Jailed 5 Years for Possessing Elephant Tusks

DPP Cracks Down on Wildlife Crime as Man Jailed 5 Years for Possessing Elephant Tusks

Evidences submitted in court as well as expert witnesses convinced the court beyond doubt that the man engaged in the unlawful act...

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A man has been sentenced to five years in prison or a Ksh3 million fine for unlawfully possessing elephant tusks in Tana River County.

  • The conviction was secured by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
  • The offender, Ahmed Guyo Hiddi, was found with two elephant tusks weighing approximately 3.8 kilograms.
  • The court heard this case on January 19, 2024, highlighting the ongoing threat of ivory trafficking to wildlife conservation.

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