The Kenya Veterinary Association wants the government to stop killing donkeys and selling their skins. They say this trade hurts people, animals, and Kenya's culture.
Between 2016 and 2019, Kenya lost over 40% of its donkeys. People in China want donkey skin for traditional medicine. Donkeys help many families in dry areas carry things and work on farms. The animal doctors warn that stealing and killing donkeys damages communities.
The government has tried to stop illegal donkey killing. However, people still smuggle donkeys across borders and steal them. The veterinary association says that selling donkey meat as beef is dangerous. It can make people sick and causes mental stress for communities that depend on donkeys.
Kenya's constitution protects animals and the environment. The veterinary association wants the government to cancel all donkey slaughter permits. They also want to create a system to track donkeys and help communities find new ways to earn money.
The association believes Kenya must protect its animals and people. They want better food safety rules for meat, milk, fish, and honey. About 70% of Kenyan households suffer from food-related illnesses every year.
Food safety matters for national development. The veterinary association calls on local and national governments to create strong laws. They want better checks on food production and more inspections across the food supply chain.
The African Union supports stopping the donkey skin trade. Kenya can lead by example and protect its animals and communities. The veterinary association believes everyone has a responsibility to help.
The donkey skin trade threatens more than just animals. It affects families, culture, health, and the environment. Kenya must take action to protect its people and their way of life.
Between 2016 and 2019, Kenya lost over 40% of its donkeys. People in China want donkey skin for traditional medicine. Donkeys help many families in dry areas carry things and work on farms. The animal doctors warn that stealing and killing donkeys damages communities.
The government has tried to stop illegal donkey killing. However, people still smuggle donkeys across borders and steal them. The veterinary association says that selling donkey meat as beef is dangerous. It can make people sick and causes mental stress for communities that depend on donkeys.
Kenya's constitution protects animals and the environment. The veterinary association wants the government to cancel all donkey slaughter permits. They also want to create a system to track donkeys and help communities find new ways to earn money.
The association believes Kenya must protect its animals and people. They want better food safety rules for meat, milk, fish, and honey. About 70% of Kenyan households suffer from food-related illnesses every year.
Food safety matters for national development. The veterinary association calls on local and national governments to create strong laws. They want better checks on food production and more inspections across the food supply chain.
The African Union supports stopping the donkey skin trade. Kenya can lead by example and protect its animals and communities. The veterinary association believes everyone has a responsibility to help.
The donkey skin trade threatens more than just animals. It affects families, culture, health, and the environment. Kenya must take action to protect its people and their way of life.
