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Residents of Khayega in Kakamega County cheer on as bulls tussle in a previous bullfighting event. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The love of bullfighting runs deep among the Isukha and Idakho sub-tribes of the Luhya community. It is a cultural undertaking that provides economic venture besides the known entertainment aspect.

The thrilling activity comes with numerous dangers, like being run over by the huge and intimidating bull, one being gored to death, or stampede when the bull loses control during the fierce contests in the field or cowshed.

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