Kenya Burns Contraband Ivory by RELEVANT July 21, 2011 In order to send a message to poachers about their commitment to conservation, officials from the Kenyan government burned approximately $16 million worth of ivory taken from poached elephants. Commercial trade on Ivory has been illegal since 1989 … 1 Comment The Cure for Radiation? Landscaping. Previous Article Somali Islamists Deny Famine, Aid Offerings Next Article