Bull rush: President Uhuru beats Governor Sonko to buy a Sh1.2 million beast

• President Uhuru Kenyatta and Governor Mike Sonko officially opened the Nairobi International Trade Fair
• During the champion bull auction, the President beat Mike Sonko to secure the 700kg bull at Sh1.2 million

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday 4th officially opened the Nairobi International Trade Fair at Jamhuri Park Showground. Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko accompanied the President on the official opening of the annual event.

The President took part in the Nairobi International Trade Fair Auction alongside the governor, locals, farmers and butchers for the champion bull. The champion bull was auctioned alongside other bulls.

Uhuru beat Sonko in the auction to buy the 700 kilogrammes champion bull at a whooping Sh1.2 million. The county boss did not leave empty handed though as he also saw off competition to buy the reserve champion bull at Sh1 million.

The two bulls, sold at Sh2.2 million were reared by the Kenya Seed Company. The company’s bulls have a five-year back to back winning streak in the competition.

According to Kenya Seed Company managing director, Mr Azaria Soi, the secret behind the healthy bulls is the right choice of animal feeds as well as the right selection for the breed to be reared.

“All you need is just access to the right quality of feed and genetics of course, that is you have to know which breed can grow to be this big.” Said Soi.

President Uhuru Kenyatta donated the bull to Nairobi County National Police Service.