Rombo. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has announced plans to revive the trade in live animals, including baboons and monkeys, rather than killing them, as a measure to reduce their numbers in residential areas and boost national revenue.
The announcement was made on Thursday, February 19, 2026, by the Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, while addressing concerns from Rombo District residents over animal invasions in their homes.
