NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – A Tanzanian truck driver and a Kenyan national have been charged with trafficking cannabis worth more than Ksh. 10 million.
According to a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution Paul Ogolla Ogutu alias Ogola and Emmanuel Ndoro Chaka alias Ndoro appeared before Mombasa Resident Magistrate Jamlick Muriithi Mwenda, where they denied charges of trafficking narcotic drugs contrary to Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.
The prosecution told the court that on 19th June 2026, the accused persons, jointly with others not before the court, trafficked 333.35 kilograms of cannabis valued at Ksh 10,000,500 in the Mariakani area of Kaloleni Sub-County, Kilifi County.
According to the prosecution, anti-narcotics detectives intercepted and impounded a white truck, towing trailer and carrying container . A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of nine sacks containing dry plant material suspected to be bhang.
Investigations established that the substances weighed 333.35 kilograms and had an estimated street value exceeding Ksh 10 million. The exhibits were documented and forwarded to the Government Chemist for analysis.
Prosecution Counsel Martin Mbote opposed the release of the accused on bond, citing compelling reasons, including the risk of absconding due to their cross-border connections and the fact that investigations remain ongoing. The prosecution further argued that releasing the suspects could interfere with critical investigative processes.
The court directed that the matter be mentioned on 2nd of July 2026 for a pre-bail report and pre-trial directions.
