William Ruto Imports 40 Heifers And 15 Bulls From Zimbabwe After 2-Day State Visit

• President William Ruto was the guest of honour at the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF)
• During the trade fair, Ruto showed interest in Zimbabwe's livestock, causing him to import the heifers and bulls
• Recently, William Ruto purchased a yellow Toyota during a visit to Naivasha during the launch of the Jumbo Auction on Wednesday, April 24

President William Ruto attended the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF)in Bulawayo.

Why William Ruto purchased Zimbabwe cows

Ruto was the guest of honour at this year's premier trade expo, officially opening the event on Saturday, April 27.

Ruto, alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa, toured exhibition stands and showed particular interest in Zimbabwe's livestock at the Bulawayo Agricultural Show Society, coinciding with the annual ZITF.

The head of state appeared to be amused by Zimbabwe's animals displayed at the trade fair. He was moved to support farmers from Zimbabwe by exporting 15 bulls and 40 heifers to Kenya.

According to a report by NewsdzeZimbabwe, a Zimbabwean media outlet, a local farmer from the region called Chinhamo said he was contacted by a state house to initiate the process of exporting the animals.

"The 15 bulls that will be exported are what we call working bulls in the sense that they are ready to mate and the same goes with the 40 heifers that they want but we are not exporting pregnant heifers as they can have complications during the trip and abort," he said.

He stated that he had already contacted other Simmental breeders to select their best breeds so that together they could meet the numbers that the Kenyans wanted.

Ruto purchases SUV

William Ruto purchased a yellow Toyota during a visit to Naivasha during the launch of the Jumbo Auction on Wednesday, April 24.

During his tour of the auction center, Ruto requested the invoice, including all taxes, and was impressed by the vehicle's attributes.

Accompanied by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika, the president attended the auction and test drove several vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Land Rover.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke