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Turkana-based Chinese donkey abattoir on spot over unfit meat, animal theft

Donkey meat being prepared for exportation. [Bakari Ang'ela, Standard]

A Chinese company operating a donkey abattoir in Lodwar, Turkana County is on the spot for allegedly selling uninspected donkey meat and frustrating workers.

Angry locals said they want Silzha Company Limited investigated over claims of environmental pollution and mistreatment of workers. The firm is located at Napetet in Turkana Central,  five kilometers from Lodwar town, and is run by two Chinese nationals.

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