ARUSHA, July 19 -- MORE than 150 donkeys are stolen from Tanzania and smuggled into Kenya every month. It has just been revealed in Arusha.

According to the Director of the Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPA), Livingstone Masija, the donkeys cross into Kenya through a number of permeable routes dotting the entire northern borderline, stretching from Loliondo in Arusha, all the way to Tanga.

ASPA works in association with Brooke East Africa, their partner in advocating for donkeys welfare, especially addressing issues of smuggling and trafficking of the animals.

In total, Tanzania loses nearly 2000 donkeys through these illegal animal trafficking rackets in East Africa, with China being the final destination for the poor...