A record Sh24 million was raised in less than 10 minutes at the famous annual Kimalel Goat Auction and Cultural Festival in Baringo presided over by Deputy President William Ruto.
The buyers, mainly politicians, professionals and businessmen, bought the 1,960 goats from farmers drawn from across Baringo County, in a record 20 minutes. Last year, the auction raised Sh18.7 million