“Annual Kenyan bullfight draws thousands for fierce, controversial competition.”
Thousands of individuals defied the inclement weather in western Kenya over the weekend, enduring rain and cold as they gathered for the annual bullfighting competition. Some attendees perched atop trees or on hilltops to catch a glimpse of this increasingly popular tourist attraction.
The tradition of bullfighting in western Kenya has a rich history dating back several decades, involving two prized bulls engaged in a battle until one of them retreats. Prior to the main competition, there is typically a procession in which bull owners and their supporters whip the animals into a frenzied state. In previous instances, some bulls have even injured onlookers through goring. Curiously, certain bulls are fed concoctions that include marijuana, believed by locals to heighten their ferocity in combat. Owners of these bulls are revered as local heroes.
The culmination of the event took place at two locations, Khayega and Kabras, where fifteen bulls competed. The highlight of the competition was a riveting bout between Captain and Senje, with Senje emerging victorious after a grueling 20-minute encounter.
A 32-year-old spectator named Antony Angulu expressed his excitement about attending the event, although he was left disheartened when his favorite bull suffered defeat. He remained optimistic, declaring, “We will arrange a rematch soon, and I am confident we will emerge victorious.”
