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Why Kenya is hot spot for smuggled donkeys

Donkeys being slaughtered at Goldox Export slaughterhouse at Chemogoch area, Mogotio in Baringo. (Kipsang Joseph, Standard)

Kenya has been flagged as regional hot spot for trading on cross-border smuggled donkeys as local population dwindles.

A regional meet bringing together over 15 countries identified Kenya as the largest exporter of donkey products as Nigeria discusses a Bill to ban the slaughter of the animal and related export trade.

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