This archive report was first published on 12 September 2019.
Published on September 12, 2019, a disturbing trend has been observed in Nairobi's suburbs, where 'nguruwe chokora' or 'nguruwe mwitu' are roaming freely, leaving their owners to fend for themselves.
These pigs are not only a nuisance but also a health hazard, as they scavenge in the filthiest environments imaginable, including burst sewer lines, 'flying toilets' dumpsites, and decaying market produce.
Residents in Mathare North, a neighborhood infamous for 'nguruwe chokora', have witnessed the pigs snorting their way into every available dumpsite, fighting for fecal matter with ducks wading through untreated sewage.
As one resident, Kamu Njama, puts it, 'I prefer my pork fried wet with a thick gravy soup, hot chili served with ugali.'
However, what many pork lovers in Nairobi don't know is that their favorite delicacy may just have been fattened for slaughter in the filthiest environments imaginable.
Uncooked pork can transfer harmful bacteria and worms to humans, making it a serious health concern.
Photograph: Kanyiri Wahito
