West Pokot governor accuses powerful state officials in Kenya of illegal gold mining, non-remittance of royalties and wildlife ruin

West Pokot governor accuses powerful state officials in Kenya of illegal gold mining, non-remittance of royalties and wildlife ruin

Mr Simon Kachapin questioned why ordinary business operators are required to comply with taxation and licensing regulations, while illegal miners allegedly operate freely.

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Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million

Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million

Increased global demand for donkey meat and skin led to the establishment and licensing of donkey slaughterhouses in 2016 but later, the slaughter houses were shut down in 2020 following an increased rate of donkey theft.

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Media Council launches animal welfare project as AU raises red flag over expanding donkey meat market in Africa  

Media Council launches animal welfare project as AU raises red flag over expanding donkey meat market in Africa  

Speaking to reporters in Nakuru County during an awareness creation workshop on animal welfare in Naivasha, Bwire told journalist to adopt the use of new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance research and fine-tune stories.

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