National Police Service says drivers carrying poultry or other animals in such cruel manner face jail term or heavy fines.
Cruelty to animals. UNACCEPTABLE. And it’s a violation of the law. Traffic officers to be tough on this level of open and blatant cruelty. It’s also an eyesore. This picture, courtesy of a member of the public, was taken recently to highlight discomfort at such scenes. -NPS
LAWS OF KENYA CAP 60
PREVENTION OR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
According to the act ,A person who transports an animal by sea, air, road or rail, or who causes or permits an animal to be so transported, in a way likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering to that animal, shall be guilty of an offence.
A person shall be guilty of an offence where an animal is likely to be caused injury or unnecessary suffering—
(a) by reason of inadequately constructed or insecure fittings in that part of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle, or in the receptacle in which the animal is transported;
(b) by coming into contact with a fitting or other part of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle which has not been adequately padded or fenced-off, or with another obstruction;
(c) from unnecessary exposure to the action of the weather or the sea;
(d) from an inadequate supply of fresh air, whether the vessel, aircraft or vehicle is stationary or in motion; or
(e) from exposure to unnecessary fluctuations in or sustained high or low levels of temperature, humidity or air pressure, from unnecessary exposure to noise or vibration.
Care of animals during transport
(1) The owner or charterer of a vessel or the operator of an aircraft in which an animal is transported by sea or air, and the transported or other person in charge of an animal transported by road or rail, shall ensure that—
(a) the animal is adequately fed and watered at suitable intervals during transport, including during a period in which the animal is waiting to be loaded or unloaded;
(b) where necessary, an adequate supply of food and water appropriate to the species of that animal is available in the vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
(c) an attendant who is responsible for feeding and watering of the animal as provided under subparagraph (a) and for the general care of the animal is available during transport; and
(d) where necessary, suitable access is available to the animal for the purpose of feeding and watering and for otherwise attending to the needs of the animal.
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