The town council of Limaru, Kenya, in an effort to improve municipal cleanliness, has issued an order requiring all donkeys to wear ‘nappies’ (Brit-speak for ‘diapers’).

The ordinance, which was scheduled to take effect on Monday, 16th July, has been put on hold while angry residents protest. Among the reasons offered for the delay: some citizens feel that the town’s unemployment issues would be better served by putting residents to work as street sweepers. Others are upset because cows apparently contribute as much to poopy thoroughfares as donkeys, and no one seems to relish the idea of putting nappies on cows.

I also have to wonder whether they have high capacity nappies in Limaru — especially if the feared cow ordinance goes into effect. Should do wonders for the local laundry industry, at least …

Tags: cleanliness, cows, donkeys, kenya, poop, sanitation