Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has killed his bull after it attacked and killed his caretaker of 20 years, Kizito Moi Amukune.
The bull, given the name Inasio, attacked Amukune causing him injuries on the head, neck, back, and stomach. Khalwale later speared the bull to death according to community traditions.
Amukune’s body was taken to the mortuary in Kakamega with Khalwale stating he would work with the family on funeral arrangements.
Speaking on the incident in Kakamega, the senator said,
“I paid Amukune yesterday. He might have been drunk after going out to be with friends. He might have come back to check on the bull which may have smelt molasses on him and attacked him.”
“As a doctor, one of the horns hit him directly in the neck, killing him. It was an accident, this not the first incident,” the senator added.
Where does bullfighting happen in Kenya?
Bullfighting is a coveted tradition in Western Kenya, particularly in Kakamega County. Hundreds attend hyped bullfighting events for fun and enjoyment, and Senator Khalwale is a proud follower of this cultural activity.
Specially bred bulls are prepared in advance for fights with proper feeding and rituals performed. They are also isolated to keep them wild.
Huge crowds show up to bullfighting events with hundreds cheering on the fight. The owner of the winning bull is awarded depending on the agreement before the fight.
In what other countries does bullfighting happen?
Bullfighting is not unique to Kenya only. A few other countries practice the tradition, including Spain, France, Portugal, Mexico, and Peru.
However, unlike in Kakamega where a bull is pitted against another, in countries like Spain and Portugal it is a bull against a matador sometimes on horseback.
In some countries though, like Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom, bullfighting is illegal, considered cruelty against animals.
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