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Cartels, politicians hijack Kimalel goat auction, lock out farmers

President William Ruto during  the famed Kimalel Goat Auction.[PCS]

A section of Baringo leaders and the county government have been accused of short-changing farmers during the famed Kimalel Goat Auction held on Monday, sparking outrage among pastoralists who say the event was hijacked by cartels and political elites.

Farmers claim the county government sourced goats from politicians, businesspeople and their proxies, abandoning the long-standing tradition of prioritising local pastoralists.

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