Abattoirs half-empty as meat prices soar

City abattoirs have been struggling to maintain supply of meat for the past several weeks due to shortage of cows available for slaughter, Business Times has learnt. Butchery operators and cattle dealers say the situation could only get worse, noting that some butchers around the city have closed shop as they cannot get meat to sell.
Meat sellers wait for customers in Kimironko Market. Scarcity of cattle has led to a price hike. (Shamim Nirere)
Meat sellers wait for customers in Kimironko Market. Scarcity of cattle has led to a price hike. (Shamim Nirere)
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