Two men were on Wednesday charged before a Mariakani court with dealing in wildlife trophy of an endangered species worth Ksh 3.2 million.
Joseph Wambua Mutua and Wambua Mutavi Nduti were arrested on Tuesday in possession of eight pieces of elephant tusk weighing 32 kilograms, concealed in a nylon sack carried on a motorcycle.
During their arrest at Kilibasi area in Samburu, Kwale County, the two did not have a permit or other lawful exemption during, according to the prosecution.
The duo appeared before Resident Magistrate Olivia Koranje. They were also charged with being in possession of wildlife trophy without a permit contrary to Section 92(2) and 92 (4) of the Wildlife Conservation Act.
They pleaded not guilty and were each granted a Ksh.500,000 bond with one personal surety.
