Kaptarakwa

Kaptarakwa

Kapatarakwa is a growing centre in Keiyo District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. Kaptarakwa is located about 37 km from the town of Eldoret in the Kenyan highlands. Notable natives include Isaac Kiplagat, Ambrose Kiprop and athletes Albert Chepkurui, Sammy Kipketer, Viola Kibiwott, Jonathan Kandie and Vivian Cheruiyot. Former powerful minister Hon. Nicholas Kipyator Biwott is a current resident. Kaptarakwa is about 8000ft above sea level. Nearby is the Kerio Escarpment which drops down to 1000 ft above sea level. It is a beautiful place to visit, with fresh water emanating from the forest.

Administratively, Kaptarakwa is a location in the Chepkorio division of Keiyo District.

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