Me-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax plan

Feline lovers in Kenya’s capital have been twitching over the threat of what is perceived as a “cat tax” - and any talk of tax in the East African nation raises the hackles.

The proposal comes via the Nairobi City County which wants all cats to be registered by their owners – which some are moaning is a “cat-astrophe”.

It would require cat owners in Nairobi to purchase an annual licence - costing 200 Kenyan shillings ($1.50; £1.20) along with proof that the animal has had a rabies vaccination.

Not only that, but “purrents” - as cat owners are known - would need to take responsibility for their furry friend’s behaviour, and we all know that a cat does not take direction well.