More than Sh24 million was raised in less than one hour as the Kimalel goat auction in Baringo County, kenya resumed.
The re-launch ceremony was presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta, deputy William Ruto and former President Daniel arap Moi.
In one of his bids, President Kenyatta bought 200 goats valued at Sh1.6 million while his deputy bought 150 goats in one bid costing Sh1.2 million.
And, in a show of gratitude to former president Moi, President Kenyatta and his deputy gave him 100 goats as his Christmas present.
Mr Kenyatta said the Kimalel auction was aimed at uplifting the economic livelihoods of locals and lauded the county government’s efforts to revive the auction.
