MP lobbies for law to curb vicious dog attacks

📅 Published: August 26, 2025

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He said while there were local authority by-laws providing guidelines for ownership and restrictions on dogs allowed per property, enforcement had been marred by inconsistencies, thereby giving rise to inadequate control of dangerous dog breeds.

Mapiki also expressed concern that most of the attacks by the dogs cause anxiety over the potential spread of rabies and other zoonotic or animal diseases.

He said some of the vicious dogs might not have been vaccinated, hence the need for victims to seek immediate treatment after a dog attack, but cautioned that medication for rabies is unaffordable for many citizens:
“Now, therefore, we call upon relevant ministries to raise awareness among dog owners on the need to have their dogs vaccinated from time to time; introduce regulations for dog owners which compel them to adhere to the law on the breeding of dogs and in particular, the pitbull; and avail rabies medication for free or at reasonable price in order to facilitate early treatment,” Mapiki said. 🔗

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