A dispute has erupted in Baringo County, with livestock farmers claiming they have not received payment for goats supplied at the December Kimalel Goat Auction, presided over by President William Ruto. Farmers accuse the county government of selective payments and alleged cartel involvement.

• The December 2023 Kimalel Goat Auction generated over Sh82 million in 15 minutes, with President Ruto purchasing over 1,300 goats.
• Farmers allege that brokers, politicians, and county staff hijacked the auction, leading to unpaid dues and the branding of some suppliers as 'cartels'.
• Mr. Richard Chebolei, a farmer and committee member, claimed many goats were ferried in at night without vetting, exceeding quotas.
• Mr. Wendot Chemjor, county chief officer for livestock, stated over 70 percent of farmers supplying 1 to 15 goats have been paid, with others pending.
• Ms. Risper Chepkong’a, CEC for Agriculture, denied claims of officials hijacking the event, affirming all 8,000+ goats sold would be paid for.