State issues alert over uninspected meat during festive season

Members of the public view carcasses of some of the six donkeys that were found slaughtered in Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The Ministry of Agriculture and livestock has issued an advisory against the illegal meat trade during the festive season.

In a letter addressed to the Council of Governors, the Director of Veterinary Services warned that unscrupulous individuals often exploit the holiday period to distribute uninspected meat. The Ministry admitted that this illegal trade is rampant, noting a recurring trend of unauthorised slaughter and transport during December.