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Unchecked slaughter a threat to beast of burden’s survival

Donkeys graze outside Goldox slaughterhouse in Chemogoch, Mogotio, Baringo County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The uncontrolled legal slaughter of donkeys and trade in its products featured prominently in local and international news last year.

Experts project that in 2020, the situation could get worse as the unchecked slaughter drives the beast of burden to near extinction.

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