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Four Acres Boutique Hotel and Mua Getaway Resort Both Make a 100% Cage-Free Commitment
Press Release
Stephen Ouma21 Feb 2025

Four Acres Boutique Hotel and Mua Getaway Resort Both Make a 100% Cage-Free Commitment

We are pleased to announce a new cage-free commitment from two sister hotels: Fair Acres Boutique Hotel in Karen, Nairobi, and Mua Getaway Hotel in Machakos County — an extension of their elaborate sustainability efforts.

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Natural Cluck Farm Cage-Free Commitment Press Release
Press Release
Brian Mwangi12 Feb 2025

Natural Cluck Farm Cage-Free Commitment Press Release

Natural Cluck Farm, situated in the fertile landscapes of Kajiado County, has made a 100% Cage-Free commitment — a significant step forward in promoting animal welfare and sustainable farming practices in Kenya.

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Swiss-Belinn, Nairobi Commitment Press Release
Press Release
Brian Mwangi6 Feb 2025

Swiss-Belinn, Nairobi Commitment Press Release

Utunzi Animal Welfare Organization is excited to announce that Swiss-Belinn Nairobi, a premier hotel in Nairobi, has made a 100% cage-free commitment, pledging to source cage-free eggs across all its culinary offerings.

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The Cage Free Campaign in Kenya
Cage-Free
Brian Mwangi3 Feb 2025

The Cage Free Campaign in Kenya

Cage-free advocacy is on the rise in Africa and Kenya is no exception. Animal welfare groups are working tirelessly to promote good animal welfare practices, driving a cage-free movement that will see millions of layer hens rescued from their cages.

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World Egg Day – "United By Eggs"
Cage-Free
Brian Mwangi23 Oct 2024

World Egg Day – "United By Eggs"

This year, the 11th of October marks World Egg Day. In 2024, the theme prescribed by the International Egg Commission is "United by Eggs". This article discusses the origins of World Egg Day and highlights animal welfare issues in current egg production systems.

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OWA Africa Summit
Cage-Free
Josphat Ekuam9 Aug 2024

OWA Africa Summit

From July 16th to 19th, 2024, Machakos, Kenya hosted the Open Wing Alliance Africa Summit. Utunzi Animal Welfare actively participated, contributing to vital discussions on the cage-free movement across the continent.

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Breaking the Cruel Cycle of Battery Cages: How Utunzi is Reshaping Chicken Farming Practices
Cage-Free
simon odero11 Jun 2024

Breaking the Cruel Cycle of Battery Cages: How Utunzi is Reshaping Chicken Farming Practices

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards ending the cruel practice of caged chicken farming. In Kenya, Utunzi animal welfare organization is leading the change towards a more ethical and humane approach to poultry production.

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Antibiotic Residues in Milk and Milk Products
Animal Health
simon odero11 Jun 2024

Antibiotic Residues in Milk and Milk Products

One of the five animal freedoms is freedom from pain, injury and disease. Farmers often administer antibiotics regardless of the condition, leading to misuse. This article explores the impact of antibiotic residues in milk and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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The Rise of Donkey Meat and Illegal Slaughter in Kenya
Animal Welfare
simon odero11 Jun 2024

The Rise of Donkey Meat and Illegal Slaughter in Kenya

About 1,000 donkeys are slaughtered daily in Kenya abattoirs. This alarming trend poses significant threats to the welfare of donkeys across the country, as well as to communities that depend on them.

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