This archive report was first published on 30 June 2019.
On Friday, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers made a significant seizure in Nairobi, confiscating 800 kilograms of game meat.
The bushmeat was being sold as beef at the popular Burma market in Nairobi's Eastlands area, targeting unsuspecting customers.
According to KWS, 15 suspects were arrested for their involvement in the sale of game meat and uninspected meat.
The seized game meat is believed to have originated from two zebras poached in Olturoto, Kajiado County, and Portland Farm next to Game Ranch in Athi River, Machakos County, on Wednesday.
During the operation, a vehicle suspected of being used in the offense was also impounded.
As KWS noted, the suspects involved in bush meat poaching have also been linked to livestock theft in parts of Kajiado and Machakos Counties.
The consumption of bushmeat poses serious health risks, including exposure to diseases such as Ebola and Anthrax.
Under Kenyan law, selling or buying game meat can result in a jail term of not less than three years without the option of a fine.
