On Thursday, lawyer Taib Ali Taib representing the businessman noted that the record (proceedings) had typographical errors and missing parts. During a previous mention of the case, through Mr Taib, Mr Ali had made an application to amend his petition and be allowed to file a supplementary affidavit. “In other words, the appellant (Mr Ali) was made the sacrificial lamb so as to appease the public,” said Mr Ngibuini. In sentencing Mr Ali, the magistrate noted that poaching had become a menace to the country and it was an international concern. Mr Ali was charged with being in possession of 314 pieces of ivory weighing 2,152 kilograms.

Source: Daily Nation November 17, 2016 16:18 UTC