And finally… lawyer’s woolly offer to Obama

Felix Kiprono said it is his dream to marry Ms Obama and that he is ready to meet the US president when he visits Kenya in July.

Mr Kiprono is offering 50 cows, 30 goats and 70 sheep as payment.

He said he is infatuated with Ms Obama and that if the president agrees to the union he will surprise Ms Obama with a Kenyan tradition whereby he will tie a plant around her head and feed her a special type of milk.

He said: “I got interested in her in 2008.

“As a matter of fact, I haven’t dated anyone since and promise to be faithful to her.

“I have shared this with my family and they are willing to help me raise the bride price.”

Mr Kiprono added: “People might say I am after the family’s money, which is not the case. My love is real.”

“If my request is granted, I will not resort to the cliche of popping champagne.

“Instead, I will surprise her with mursik, the traditional Kalenjin sour milk. As an indication that she is my queen, I will tie sinendet, which is a sacred plant, around her head.

“I will propose to her on a popular hill in Bureti near my father’s land where leaders and warriors are usually crowned.

“Ours will be a simple life. I will teach Malia how to milk a cow, cook ugali and prepare mursik like any other Kalenjin woman.”