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7 unusual facts about Marakwet District


Abraham Chebii

Abraham Kosgei Chebii (born 23 December 1979 in Kaptabuk, Marakwet District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 5000 metres.

Marakwet District

Many famous Kenyan runners come from Marakwet, most notably Moses Kiptanui, Evans Rutto, Reuben Kosgei, Ezekiel Kemboi and Richard Chelimo.

Michael Kipyego

Born in Kemeloi in Kenya's Marakwet District, Kipyego was drawn to distance running by his older brother, Christopher Kipyego, who was a marathon runner.

Philemon Limo

Hailing from Marakwet District, Kenya, he began to make his mark domestically in 2009 as he was the runner-up at the high level Rift Valley Province Cross Country Championships.

Robert Kipkorir Kipchumba

Robert Kipkorir Kipchumba (born February 2, 1984 in Kaptul, Marakwet District) is a Kenyan long-distance track, and road running athlete.

Sharon Cherop

Cherop grew up in a family of cattle-raisers in the Marakwet District of Kenya.

Wilson Chebet

Wilson Kwambai Chebet (born 12 July 1985 in Marakwet District) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specialises in road running competitions.


Embobut

Some of the most prominent personalities in Marakwet District come from the Embobut region; they include former politicians, such as Robert Kiptoo Kipkorir, and the first Female MP from Marakwet community Linah Jebii Kilimo.


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