Three suspects were today arraigned at a Narok Court for being found in possession of a pangolin which is one of the most endangered and most trafficked wildlife species.
The three accused, Daniel Kisaika ,Tonyua Kisaika and Sachan Kisaika appeared before chief Magistrate George Wakahiu. They were charged that on the 12th day of March 2021 at around 1430 hours at Empash area in Narok west sub county, within Narok county they were found dealing with live wildlife species namely one live Pangolin, an endangered species without a permit or any other lawful exemption contrary to section 93(3) of the wildlife act.
In his ruling, Wakahiu ordered that pictures of the endangered Pangolin be taken before it is released to the wilderness through the Kenya Wildlife Services. Wakahiu further ordered for the three accused persons to be released each on a bond of 1 million shillings and two sureties of the same amount.
The case will be heard on the 10th of May this year.