This archive report was first published on 10 January 2020.
On December 2017, a raid by police in Nanyuki led to the impounding of over 1000kgs of suspicious meat and the arrest of the eatery owner and a supplier.
The eatery, known for its cheap meat and popular among locals for its Mutura, was found storing the meat in unhealthy conditions.
However, residents who frequent the eatery, known as Paradise, condemned the police action, stating that it was their only source of affordable meat.
They claimed that the operator had been in business for ages and that the meat was sourced from Ol Pejeta, mainly consisting of intestines sold to locals.
One local customer, Macharia Ndede, noted that as low-income residents, they cannot afford to buy meat from high-end butcheries and rely on the eatery for affordable meat options, with pieces going as low as 10 shillings.
Ndede called on the police to stop harassing small businesses, stating that the butchery had been in operation for decades without any reported health issues.
According to police sources, the meat was sourced from a credible source, Ol Pejeta Slaughter House, but the two will be charged for poor storage of the meat, which can cause a health hazard.
