Laikipia residents warned against eating uninspected meat
Residents of Laikipia County have been
cautioned against buying uninspected meat, in a bid to prevent zoonotic
diseases following a spike in cases of poaching in the country.
According
to Laikipia County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri, four suspected poachers who
have been supplying zebra and antelope meat to several butcheries in Laikipia
North, have been arrested and are awaiting arraignment for illegal
poaching.
Additionally,
the commissioner called on residents to partner with security agents, in identifying
those behind the sale of game meat to unsuspecting traders.
“Tumeona
ongezeko la visa hivi haswaa eneo la Kona mbaya kule Laikipia Central, area za
Makutano, na hizi nyama zikiwindwa zinauzwa huko Makuyu kwa butchery zetu
lakini kwa hao wawindaji wa punda milia wanakuja mbio wanaiingiza kwa pikipiki,
wakishaidunga mkuki au kuikata kwa mgongo haraka haraka wanatoa visu na kutia
zile nyama na ngozi kwa gunia wanaenda wanazichinja mafichoni na kuziingiza
kwenye butchery,” Kanyiri said.
“Kuna
uwezekano wa maradhi fulani kwa kimombo zoonotic kusambaa kutoka kwa wanyama
hawa pori mpaka kwa binadamu.”
Want to send us a story? SMS to 25170 or WhatsApp 0743570000 or Submit on Citizen Digital or email wananchi@royalmedia.co.ke
Comments
No comments yet.
Leave a Comment