Kenyan Boran cattle were developed from the native short horned Zebu cattle of the Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia. They are usually white or fawn, with the bulls being darker with black point. Having been in Africa for over a thousand years, they are very well adapted to local conditions and parasites. Boran cattle are known for their fertility, early maturation (more so than other Zebu breeds), hardiness, and docility.  The Kenyan Boran is differentiated from other Boran due to its size and well-developed hindquarters.  Mature male Kenyan Boran range in size from 550 to 850 kg, while females are from 400 to 550 kg. The Kenyan Boran coat colour is usually white with spots, but brown and red coat colours have also been found.