Microchips transform donkey welfare and protect livelihoods in Kisumu and Siaya counties

They are the silent haulers of our hills and the steady engines of rural trade, yet for generations, working donkeys have shouldered heavy burdens with little reward. A tech-led revolution is changing the narrative across Kisumu and Siaya counties, where microchips that secure ownership and enhance veterinary care for donkeys are slowly becoming common. Laura Otieno reports on the digital shield that is dignifying donkeys while securing the livelihoods of communities across Kisumu and Siaya counties.