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Originally published by Nation CountiesMay 12, 2026
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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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