Kenya: Burundians Charged in Mombasa Over Illegal Possession of Elephant Tusks

Mombasa — Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court with illegal possession and trade in elephant tusks in an intensified crackdown on wildlife trafficking.

Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo on Monday, facing charges of dealing in 27 pieces of elephant tusks without a permit.

According to the charge sheet, the tusks — classified as trophies from endangered species — weighed approximately 62.85 kilograms and had…