Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Wednesday, October 2, splashed Ksh800,000 on a gift for President Uhuru Kenyatta.
While at the 118th Nairobi International Trade Fair, the county head bought a cow for the head of state outbidding other interested buyers.
"The cow will go for Ksh800,000 for the president, from the governor," the auctioneer announced.
Sonko also bought another cow for Ksh690,000 during a second auction.
Sonko spent a collective Ksh1,490,000 for the cows which are classified as champion breeds in Kenya's agricultural sector.
His team revealed that the cows bought were of the Boran breed.
The fair which commenced on Sunday, September 29 is an annual event that brings together people from all parts of the world, from all possible sectors of various economies, to showcase their trades and innovations while exchanging ideas that have continued to power development within Nairobi as a City.
"We truly, are proud and honoured to host you all throughout this week. This recognition is also proof that indeed, Nairobi presents endless opportunities for all the innovators, traders and exhibitors represented here today, given that as a City, we have a population of about seven (7) million, that presents a huge market and labour pool for any discerning enterprise," Sonko stated.
The Nairobi International Trade Fair (N.I.T.F) is the largest Trade Fair in the East African Region.
It is a seven-day event that runs from late September to early October every year. N.I.T.F became a Trade Fair in 2002 and now offers opportunities for regional, continental and global exhibitors to display and demonstrate their services and products.
It also offers visitors an opportunity to meet, interact and exchange ideas and experiences.
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