Traditional bullfighting in Kakamega
Fans and spectators cheer as two bulls take part in a fight during a traditional bullfighting tournament in Malinya Stadium, near Kakamega on January 1, 2024. (AFP)
Tournament marks beginning of every year
A huge tournament marks the beginning of every year in Malinya Stadium where thousands of spectators gather to watch, celebrate the new year and support their favourite bulls. (AFP)
Supporters dance and chant
Supporters dance and chant in between matches during a traditional tournament. (AFP)
Supporters celebrate with a bull
A group of supporters celebrate with a bull who won a match during a traditional bullfighting in Malinya Stadium. (AFP)
Unlike Spanish-style bullfighting
Unlike the Spanish-style bullfighting, the Kakamega bullfighting involves bulls fighting each other. (AFP)
Fans celebrate win
Fans react as they gather to celebrate following a fight during a traditional tournament near Kakamega. (AFP)
Bull that fought
A bull gets ready to take part in a match during a traditional bullfighting tournament in Malinya Stadium, near Kakamega on January 1, 2024. (AFP)
Bull 'Mbappe'
A winning bull named 'Mbappe' is surrounded by supporters following a fight. (AFP)
Men lead bull to main fighting ground
A group of men lead a bull to the main fighting ground during a traditional bullfighting tournament in Malinya Stadium. (AFP)
Decades old tradition
The bullfighting tradition in Kenya is decades old and features two prized bulls fighting it out until one runs away. (AFP)
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