Man jailed for seven years over pangolin scales worth Sh300,000
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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 21 – A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for dealing in pangolin scales valued at Sh300,000 in Taveta, Taita-Taveta County.
Musa Ngondi was convicted of dealing in wildlife trophies belonging to a critically endangered species without a permit or other lawful authorisation, contrary to Section 92(2), as read with Section 105 of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
Taveta Senior Principal Magistrate Cecilia Kithinji handed down the sentence after the prosecution, led by Charles Mogaka, proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
