The woman behind the ivory trade in Kenya-Mary Wambui Sunday July 21, 2013-Othaya MP, Mary Wambui, is the woman behind the infamous ivory trade in Kenya, The Kenyan Times can exclusively report. According to multiple sources, who are privy to the ongoing trade which has seen killing of over 100,000 elephants in the last 2 decades, said the MP, has been carrying the illegal trade for the last two decades. Last week, Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials netted a container full of ivory worth Sh 29 million which was on transit from Uganda to Malaysia. Sources who requested anonymity said the ivory was hidden in State House, Mombasa, under instructions from Mary Wambui. “Two security officials colluded to smuggle ivory worth millions of shillings from State House, Mombasa, in one of the most intriguing theft cases involving government employees. An investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the ivory has found that the plan to steal the prized items from one of the most heavily guarded premises in the coastal City was hatched over a long period...,”Mombasa police boss revealed. Wambui, who is a millionaire in status, has good relations with the Jubilee Coalition heavyweights and she has been carrying the illegal trade at the gates of State House. She is also perceived to be the second wife of former President Mwai Kibaki. The Kenyan Times - See more at: thekenyantimes/2013/07/the-woman-behind-ivory-trade-in-kenya.html#sthash.2t6hheTt.dpuf
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:37:34 +0000
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