Malindi: Man arrested for illegal possesion of endagered turtle

The suspect has been identified as Kazungu Mwavuo Ngala, a resident of Malindi. 

The suspect was arraigned on Monday before Malindi Resident Magistrate Grace Mutemi, where he denied the charges. 

He was subsequently released on a bond of Ksh.200,000, with an additional surety of Ksh 100,000.

According to the prosecution, Kazungu was found in possession of the tortoise, a species at risk of extinction, while transporting it on a motorcycle on Sunday, September 1st.

Abigael Cate, the Marine Wildlife Conservation Planning Manager, confirmed Kazungu’s arrest following reports from local residents. 

It is believed that the tortoise was being transported from Kipini, Tana River County, before Kazungu was apprehended.

The case is scheduled for mention on September 12th this year.