Written by Lisa Murimi
Police from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation have confiscated seven donkey carcasses in Kiambu County. The meat was being prepared for local consumption.
A midnight raid was conducted at the slaughter site in Kiahiti village, Gatune sub-location, where officers uncovered the situation.
Alerted by prior intelligence, officers from Nachu police post arrived in time to witness the unscrupulous vendors slaughtering the donkeys. The meat, cleverly disguised as beef, found its way to city butcheries and meat joints.
Distressed by the persistent noises of suffering donkeys, residents had raised complaints.
Further investigation revealed that traders were extracting boneless meat from the carcasses, passing it off as beef fillets and other cuts. Notably, no part went to waste. Donkey intestines, kidneys, and other organs were also packaged and sold to outlets specializing in roadside delicacies.
The notice states that efforts are underway to apprehend three suspects who managed to flee the scene. This incident sheds light on the need for stricter monitoring of meat sources and vendors to prevent such deceptive practices from endangering public health and animal welfare.
