As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the welfare of donkeys and other animals within pastoral communities, APaD, with support from Brooke East Africa, recently hosted an awareness session aimed at strengthening legal skills among key stakeholders. The session targeted security personnel, judicial officers, and representatives from the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services. The primary focus was on animal laws and court procedures for enforcing and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty in Turkana County.
Turkana County is currently facing a significant decline in its donkey population, primarily due to illegal slaughtering and trading activities. These practices have resulted in theft, conflicts, and a reduction in the availability of donkeys for essential tasks such as transportation. The session was designed to raise awareness of the legal frameworks available to address these challenges and strengthen enforcement efforts.
During the session, participants were guided through key animal laws cited in the 2010 Constitution, including:
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Cap 360
- Meat Control Act, Cap 364
- Public Health Act, Cap [242]
- Penal Code, Cap 63
- Hide, Skin, and Leather Trade Act, Cap 359
- Evidence Act, Confession Rules, 2009
The session provided valuable insights into how these laws can be used to prosecute individuals involved in animal cruelty, illegal slaughtering, and other harmful practices. Participants expressed their appreciation for the session, noting that it was an eye-opener, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to tackle animal cruelty more effectively.
This initiative is part of APaD’s broader commitment to improving animal welfare and ensuring the protection of donkeys and other livestock in Turkana and beyond. By enhancing the capacity of local stakeholders to enforce animal welfare laws, APaD aims to reduce conflicts, prevent illegal activities, and ensure the sustainable use of donkeys for transportation and other vital tasks within the community.
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the welfare of donkeys and other animals within pastoral communities, APaD, with support from Brooke East Africa, recently hosted an awareness session aimed at strengthening legal skills among key stakeholders. The session targeted security personnel, judicial officers, and representatives from the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services. The primary focus was on animal laws and court procedures for enforcing and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty in Turkana County.
Turkana County is currently facing a significant decline in its donkey population, primarily due to illegal slaughtering and trading activities. These practices have resulted in theft, conflicts, and a reduction in the availability of donkeys for essential tasks such as transportation. The session was designed to raise awareness of the legal frameworks available to address these challenges and strengthen enforcement efforts.
During the session, participants were guided through key animal laws cited in the 2010 Constitution, including:
The session provided valuable insights into how these laws can be used to prosecute individuals involved in animal cruelty, illegal slaughtering, and other harmful practices. Participants expressed their appreciation for the session, noting that it was an eye-opener, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to tackle animal cruelty more effectively.
This initiative is part of APaD’s broader commitment to improving animal welfare and ensuring the protection of donkeys and other livestock in Turkana and beyond. By enhancing the capacity of local stakeholders to enforce animal welfare laws, APaD aims to reduce conflicts, prevent illegal activities, and ensure the sustainable use of donkeys for transportation and other vital tasks within the community.
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