Donkey numbers shrink over high China demand

Hundreds of donkey owners and riders in Kirinyaga County decorated their animals with beautiful ribbons during a procession held in Mwea town to commemorate the National Donkey Day

In di­fferent parts of Kenya, donkeys play a crucial role hauling heavy loads especially water from sources such as rivers and boreholes to homesteads.

 In Mt Kenya region, animal welfare groups estimate that donkey transportation business supports over 100,000 households. Based on their import, stakeholders aver that donkeys should be treated as valued animals complete with breeding centres and artificial insemination services.