Two ivory smuggling suspects to be arraigned in Nairobi court

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Two ivory smuggling suspects will tomorrow morning be arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi.

Ruth Ochola, 57, and Stephen Glommi Mbot, 45,  will face charges ofr being in illegal possession, dealing with a government trophy and failing to make a report to authorities.

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officials arrested them with five pieces of ivory in their hideout at Umoja estate, in Nairobi, following a tip off from the public.  

They have been booked at Langata Police Station awaiting arraignment in court tomorrow.