Residents raise concern over cross border theft and slaughter of donkeys

 

Kenyan and Ethiopian governments have been urged to initiate measures to control the increased theft and slaughter of donkeys.

Speaking during a consultative workshop organized by donkey welfare groups on Tuesday, veterinary officer Hassan said the crackdown on the illegal sales and slaughtering of donkeys has become a challenge.

He said the theft and slaughtering of donkeys often occurs at night adding that controlling the movement of animals across the porous border remains an obstacle.

The government is concerned about the theft and slaughter of donkeys, a move that is depleting its population,” he said

Dr Hassan said the theft of donkeys in the region significantly impacts the community’s livelihoods as they are crucial for both domestic and commercial use hence contributing to the local economy.

He appealed to the stakeholders from both Kenya and Ethiopia to uphold and enforce bans and other legal sanctions including on illegal cross-border trade.

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