A Kenyan lawyer has reportedly offered U.S. President Barack Obama 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats in exchange for his 16-year old daughter Malia’s hand in marriage.

Felix Kiprono, a lawyer, told The Nairobian newspaper: “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.”

Kiprono, whose age has not been disclosed, said that he will request that Malia join her father on his first presidential to Kenya.

“I am currently drafting a letter to Obama asking him to please have Malia accompany him for this trip. I hope the embassy will pass the letter to him.

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

The lawyer said that he had already planned his proposal on a hill in Bureti “where leaders and warriors are usually crowned.”

He added that at the wedding he would serve a traditional sour milk called “mursik” instead of champagne.

Kiprono added that he planned to live “a simple life” with the President’s daughter.

“I will teach Malia how to milk a cow, cook ugali (maize porridge) and prepare mursik like any other Kalenjin woman.”