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Elder Lister
Kenya police have reminded motorists that it is illegal to transport chicken or any other animal on top of a vehicle. The habit is especially popular among long-distance travelers despite being a violation of the law. The rules that come with penalties are captured in Kenyan laws under the Animal Welfare Cap 360 on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act.
The laws list cruel treatment of animals during transportation as a criminal offense that is punishable by law. These strict guidelines give law enforcement officers manning different highways and even veterinarians powers to take action against those who blatantly flout them. The police issued the reminder after an internet user shared a photo of chickens being ferried on top of a 14-seater passenger matatu.