President William Ruto of Kenya grabbed headlines at a livestock auction in Mombasa on September 4, securing a bull for a staggering Ksh1 million after initially being outbid in earlier rounds. The event showcased a spirited bidding war among prominent Kenyan leaders.

• President William Ruto paid Ksh1 million for a three-year-old Chianina bull weighing 885 kilograms.
• Initial bids by President Ruto for two other prized bulls were surpassed by Principal Secretary for Livestock Jonathan Mueke, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.
• Other key figures participating in the auction included Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Sports CS Salim Mvurya.
• After securing the bull, President Ruto officially opened the Mombasa ASK Show, commending farmers and pledging government support for modern breeding techniques.