CS Kindiki Introduces Ksh 300K Fine for Kenyans Mistreating Dogs
Companies in the private security sector using security animals, particularly dogs, may face a penalty of up to Ksh300,000 for any form of abuse or mistreatment.
In the most recent regulations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki incorporated a penalty concerning the use of animals in private security services. The stipulation emphasizes that these animals must not undergo beating, kicking, or any type of physical mistreatment.
Initially, the proper handling and utilization of animals in private security necessitate that those responsible for the animals treat them with respect and dignity. Additionally, they must assume accountability for any actions performed by the animals.
The proprietors are anticipated to ensure that the animal is not exposed to any fear, pain, stress, or suffering. They should also create a suitable environment for the animal’s care and transport it in a way that avoids causing injury, pain, or anxiety.
The animals should receive veterinary attention if they experience illness, injury, or during the birthing process. However, any medical interventions must be carried out without causing undue distress to the animals.
“Where an injury or damage is occasioned by an animal used for security purposes, and the victim is not a trespasser, the custodian of the animal commits an offense and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or both,” read part of the regulations which have been published for public participation.
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In another segment that addresses the prevention of cruelty to animals, the private security provider is required to ensure that the handler refrains from engaging in actions such as beating, kicking, mistreating, over-riding, over-driving, over-loading, or torturing the animal. Additionally, the handler must avoid using an animal that is diseased, injured, or in a physical condition that renders it unsuitable for security purposes.
The rules also require that the animals be transported in a way that ensures their comfort and receive sufficient feeding.
Animal caretakers are also required to refrain from deserting the animals and must ensure a hygienic living space for them.
“A person who contravenes (the regulations) commits an offense and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand for a natural person or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both,” added the regulations.
“Where the offence under this regulation is committed by a juristic person, the private security provider shall be liable, upon conviction to a fine of one million shillings.”
The rules are being introduced in response to the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) calling for an increase in salary for the 1.3 million personnel working in the industry.
The Authority insists on setting the minimum monthly wage at Ksh30,000.
CS Kindiki Introduces Ksh 300K Fine for Kenyans Mistreating Dogs