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November 19, 2025
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“Hii wanyama wananuka vibaya” Mosiria Outlaws Livestock Keeping in Nairobi Residential Neighbourhoods

“Hii wanyama wananuka vibaya” Mosiria Outlaws Livestock Keeping in Nairobi Residential Neighbourhoods

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 19 - Immediate former Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has declared that animal farming will no longer be - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Former Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has banned livestock keeping in Nairobi's residential estates, citing foul smells and health risks. Animals found in densely populated areas will be removed.

  • Mosiria gave one livestock owner in Kiamaiko a seven-day ultimatum to relocate her animals, warning, "Hii wanyama wananuka vibaya (These animals smell badly)."
  • He emphasized that while urban farming is allowed in designated areas, keeping livestock in high-density residential zones violates county by-laws.
  • Nairobi law permits animal keeping only under strict licensing, welfare, and land-use requirements, with penalties including fines and impounding for non-compliance.

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