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May 12, 2026
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Kitui farmers turn to microchips to fight pesky donkey thieves

Kitui farmers turn to microchips to fight pesky donkey thieves

The illegal slaughter of donkeys, driven by Chinese demand for ejiao, a traditional medicine made from their hides, has had a devastating impact on Kitui...

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Kitui County farmers are now turning to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to combat a surge in donkey thefts, with the Catholic Diocese of Kitui leading the initiative.

  • Hundreds of rural households have been affected by the escalating donkey theft.
  • Caritas, the development arm of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, is inserting microchips containing vital donkey data.
  • The thefts are reportedly driven by Chinese demand for ejiao, a traditional medicine made from donkey hides.

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