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A photo collage of Zhang Kequn, 37, and Ants on plastic containers. Zhang was arraigned on Tuesday before the Jomo Kenyatta International Law Courts, where he faced charges of dealing in live wildlife species and conspiracy to commit a felony. PHOTO/ ODPP

Court Slaps Chinese Suspect with Ksh1 Million Fine in Rare Ant Trafficking Case

Juma Nasimiyu Centrine April 16, 2026

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced a major court ruling in a wildlife trafficking case involving the illegal smuggling of ants. The case, filed under CF E052/2026 at the JKIA Law Courts, centered on Messor cephalotes, a lesser-known but ecologically important species. Authorities reported that Zhang Kquen, a Chinese national, faced conviction after court

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