[PHOTOS]: Sheep and goats for sale at 'Goat market' in Thika

In Summary

•Farmers in various parts of the country have resorted to selling their livestock at a throw away price as the impact of drought continues to be felt

•In Kajiado for example, cows that used to be sold for more than Sh20,000 are now being disposed of for as little as Sh500

04 November 2022 - 16:16

Farmers in various parts of the country have resorted to selling their livestock at a throw away price as the impact of drought continues to be felt

In Kajiado for example, cows that used to be sold for more than Sh20,000 are now being disposed of for as little as Sh500.

Some of the livestock cannot even reach the markets without being assisted due to their skinny and frail nature.

Some die while still at the market.

A report released on Friday by the Wildlife Research and Training Institute showed that wildlife has not been spared in the ongoing drought.

For instance, 49 endangered Grevy’s zebras have died due to the ongoing prolonged drought in several parts of the country.

This is after the country experienced below average rainfall in the last two rain seasons of October –December 2021 and March – May 2022.

BITING DROUGHT