The quiet of a remote village in Kajiado County was shattered by a grisly discovery that has left residents shaken and authorities scrambling for answers. What initially appeared to be an isolated incident quickly unfolded into a disturbing scene, drawing the attention of police officers and animal welfare advocates alike.
The scale of what was uncovered pointed to a carefully coordinated operation rather than a random act of crime.
Police later confirmed that at least 20 suspects are on the run following the discovery of an illegal donkey slaughter site where 34 donkeys had been killed.
According to investigators, the animals were slaughtered in a concealed location, believed to have been chosen deliberately to avoid detection by residents and law enforcement agencies.
Officers who arrived at the scene found carcasses in various stages of processing, along with fresh blood stains and crude tools suspected to have been used in the slaughter.
Preliminary investigations suggest the operation had been active for some time, raising concerns that more animals may have been killed before the site was discovered.
Authorities say intelligence gathered so far indicates that the donkey meat was intended for sale in Nairobi, where it would allegedly be passed off as other forms of red meat.
This revelation has sparked fresh fears about food safety and the existence of underground meat supply chains targeting unsuspecting consumers in the capital.
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Kajiado County Police Commander said a manhunt has been launched to track down the suspects, warning that those involved will face the full force of the law once arrested.
He added that transporting, slaughtering, or selling donkey meat is illegal under Kenyan law, and offenders risk lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines.
Animal welfare groups have condemned the killings, describing them as cruel and inhumane. They noted that donkeys play a critical role in rural livelihoods, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where they are used for transport of water, firewood, and farm produce.
The loss of dozens of animals, they said, translates directly into hardship for families who depend on them.
Residents in the area expressed shock and anger over the incident, calling on authorities to intensify patrols and crack down on illegal slaughterhouses.
Some claimed donkey thefts have been on the rise in recent months, with animals disappearing overnight under suspicious circumstances.
As investigations continue, police are urging members of the public to report any suspicious meat processing or transportation activities.
The Kajiado case has once again exposed the dark underbelly of illegal meat trade networks, raising urgent questions about enforcement, food safety, and the protection of animals across the country.
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