Nairobi County Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba has prohibited the use of Probox vehicles for transporting meat following recent health incidents.
Speaking during a major sanitation exercise at Burma Market on Thursday, November 13, Nyakaba stressed that only approved and traceable vehicles should be used for meat transport.
“To maintain health standards in meat facilities, we have banned Probox cars from carrying meat. Any approved vehicle must have an identification number that can be traced back to the market,” he stated.
Nyakaba added that the move aims to prevent a repeat of recent anthrax cases, urging full compliance.
“Let’s comply; Probox cars can carry people, but not meat,” he emphasised.
He further reminded traders that the Meat Control Act outlines clear requirements for the handling, transport, and storage of meat.
“The Meat Act already sets the standards for meat transportation and related processes. We urge all stakeholders to ensure full adherence,” Nyakaba said.
Additionally, Nyakaba announced that Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has approved the deployment of two public health officers to oversee meat hygiene at the market around the clock.
“The governor has approved that two public health officers be stationed here to ensure continuous inspection of meat day and night,” he noted.
