[PHOTOS] Ruto, DP grace ninth Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo

In Summary

The two-day event had been suspended for two years in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Early this month, Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi stated that the event will incorporate cultural events.

14 December 2023 - 13:47

President William Ruto interacts with Baringo dancers at the ninth edition of the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on December 14, 2023
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President William Ruto on Thursday graced the ninth edition of the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo.

He was accompanied by his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders.

The two-day event which started on Wednesday at the Kimalel grounds in Baringo South, had been suspended for two years in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The theme for this year is 'Harmony and Heritage' to celebrate unity and diversity.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua looks on as President William Ruto is welcomed at the ninth edition of the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on Dceember 14, 2023
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President William Ruto interacts with Baringo dancers at the ninth edition of the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on December 14, 2023
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Kimalel Goat Auction taking place at Kimalel grounds in Baringo South constituency on December 14, 2023
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President William Ruto looks at jars of honey at the ninth edition of the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on December 14, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachgaua and other leaders at the Kimalel Goat Auction taking place at Kimalel grounds in Baringo South constituency on December 14, 2023
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Kimalel Goat Auction taking place at Kimalel grounds in Baringo South constituency on December 14, 2023
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President William Ruto holding a hat at the ninth edition of the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on December 14, 2023
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President William Ruto being recieved by other leaders at the Kimalel Goat Auction taking place at Kimalel grounds in Baringo South constituency on December 14, 2023
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Early this month, Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi stated that the event will incorporate cultural events which will be showcased on and will include a traditional boat road race called “Kaldich” at Lake Baringo and sporting activities involving all the communities in Baringo.

He said his county has suffered bandit attacks hence the need to host events that will bring the community together with the hopes of reducing hostilities.