This archive report was first published on 11 September 2019.
Published on September 11, 2019, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a warning to Kenyans about the consequences of mishandling chickens and other animals.
According to the DCI, individuals found guilty of cruelty to animals risk facing a fine not exceeding Sh3,000 or a prison sentence not exceeding six months, or both.
The warning was mainly directed at traders transporting chicken and animals in cars and motorcycles to and from the market.
DCI cited the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Act (Cap.360) Revised Edition 2012 (1983), which states that a person shall be guilty of an offense of cruelty if they cruelly beat, kick, ill-treat, over-ride, over-drive, over-load, torture, infuriate, or terrify any animal.
