Republic v David & another (Criminal Case E073 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 84 (KLR) (7 May 2025) (Sentence)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 84
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 84 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2025
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TypeCriminal CasePostureSentencingCoramNJERI THUKU
Holding
Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx are sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs 1 million each, with 12 months in prison as a mandatory minimum.
Facts
Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx were found dealing in live wildlife species (garden ants) without a permit on April 5, 2025.
Issues
- Dealing in live wildlife species without a permit
- Sentencing
Reasoning
The court considered the mitigating factors, including the accused's first-time offense and their remorse, but also the mandatory minimum fine under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
Outcome
Guilty
Orders
- Fine of Kshs 1 million each
- 12 months in prison each
- Return of personal items within 14 days
- Photocopies of passports to be presented in court
- Items to be released to National Museums of Kenya for repatriation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act
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