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Donkey meat will not harm your health and it is legal

Activities at Goldox Kenya Ltd, a donkey slaughterhouse in Mogotio, Baringo County. The meat is exported to China. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  REITZ MUREITHI

What you need to know:

  • The Meat Control (amendment) Act 2012 documented donkey alongside horse as a food animal in Kenya.
  • The legalisation of donkey meat came after a study was done on the health risks of the animal.
  • One such abattoir is Goldox donkey slaughter house at Mogotio in Baringo County.

Did you know that donkey meat has been legalised and certified for human consumption in Kenya?

Well, the Meat Control (amendment) Act 2012 documented donkey alongside horse as a food animal in Kenya.

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