Chepkoya Explained

Chepkoya
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Kenya
Coordinates:0.7833°N 34.75°W
Population As Of:2009
Population Total:2134
Pushpin Map:Kenya
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kenya

Chepkoya is a village found in Kaptalelio sub-location, Kongit location, Kaptama division of Bungoma County in western Kenya. It borders a forest known as Chesamo. Many people in the village are farmers. It has the population of 2134 people according to the census conducted in 2009. It is the birthplace of famous runners such as Andrew Masai,[1] Edith Masai,[2] Titus Kwemoi and Gilbert Masai. Sprinter Joy Nakhumicha Sakari was also born there.[3]

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0.7833°N 79°W

Notes and References

  1. Gains, Paul (2003-03-01). Masterful Masai. Running Times. Retrieved on 2016-04-02.
  2. Okoth, Omulo (2007-03-18). A Kenyan XC legend - Edith Masai. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-04-02.
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418085539/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/friv/birthplaces.cgi?id=11379 Olympic Athletes Born in Chepkoya, Bungoma, Western, Kenya