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June 26, 2025
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Donkey skin demand fuels theft, livelihood crisis in Kenya, Africa: Report

Donkey skin demand fuels theft, livelihood crisis in Kenya, Africa: Report

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 26 - The rise in global demand for donkey skin used to manufacture ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey skin, has Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The rising global demand for donkey skin, primarily for the traditional Chinese medicine ejiao, has led to an alarming increase in donkey theft and a severe livelihood crisis in Kenya and other parts of Africa, as reported by The Donkey Sanctuary.

  • 5.9 million donkeys are estimated to be slaughtered annually due to the trade.
  • Marianne Steele, CEO of The Donkey Sanctuary, highlighted the trade's risks to community well-being and economic stability.
  • The theft of donkeys can reduce household incomes by as much as 73 percent, pushing families into financial distress.

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