Authorities in Narok have arrested two individuals accused of killing dogs to make mutura and samosas.
The alarming situation came to light when residents heard distressing sounds from dogs, prompting them to investigate the source of the noise.
“We were at my kiosk when we first heard a dog crying. The noise continued, leading another dog to search for its friend,” recounted one concerned local.
“When the second dog fell silent, I sent someone to check, only to discover these two men with dog carcasses,” the visibly upset resident added.
What began as a worry about the dogs’ safety quickly turned to outrage upon the discovery of the suspects with the remains.
“I will never eat mutura again. If they’re using dogs to make it, then I’m done with it,” declared another shocked community member.
Mutura is a beloved Kenyan street food, typically enjoyed with kachumbari, a fresh tomato salad.
This grilled sausage, traditionally made from goat, cow, or lamb intestines filled with a mixture of minced meat, spices, and sometimes blood, is particularly popular in urban centers like Nairobi, where street vendors attract customers with its enticing aroma.
These arrests highlight a disturbing trend, with several previous incidents involving the use of cat and dog meat in food preparation.
In September 2017, a man was caught in Eastleigh, Nairobi, skinning cats and dogs for samosas and mutura.
A year later, another individual was imprisoned for selling cat meat to unsuspecting vendors for over six years, having slaughtered more than 1,000 cats after identifying a market for the product.
Police intervened just in time to rescue him from an angry mob.
The ongoing concern among Kenyans about the authenticity of meat used in mutura, once celebrated as the “king of the streets,” continues to grow.
