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According to Khalwale, Malinya's Pobga died while fighting East Coast Fever, a disease mostly in East and Central Africa.

  • Until its demise, Pogba had at least five titles to its name after contesting across Ikolomani, Shinali and Lurambi sub-county. 

Former Kakamega Senator has announced a blow to the bullfighting game lovers across Isukha, Kakamega County where he hails.

Khalwale on Saturday morning said the bullfighters' family had lost one of the most outstanding playmakers to East Coast Fever.

Khalwale, who is nicknamed after the cultural sport that is popular in Kakamega county said his bull had succumbed to the disease on Saturday morning.

"The great bull for the Abakakamega, Malinya Pogba is gone. Gone to rest with Iminyi the G.O.AT. He has just succumbed to East Coast Fever. Long live the King of the beautiful game," Khalwale announced on social media.


Until its demise, the bull had at least five titles to its name after contesting across Ikolomani, Shinali and Lurambi sub-county. 

East Coast Fever is a disease that's associated with cattle and buffalos. It is associated with fever which occurs a few days after onset of symptoms, followed by diarrhea and mucous discharges from the eyes and nose of an infected animal.

In most cases, the infected animals develop enlarged lymph glands, lack enthusiasm, stop feeding, and cough frequently. The disease can be spread by ticks.