HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 c185W
108. Sir T. Moore

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that at Kikuyu ceremony, which took place with official approval at Nyeri in Kenya Colony, a goat was slowly beaten to death in accordance with tribal custom in connection with a levy of a communal fine; and what steps are being taken by the Kenya Government to discourage such acts of cruelty.

Mr. Lyttelton

The Government of Kenya will do everything in their power to ensure that any other tribal ceremonies which may take place do not involve any ritual of this kind.

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