Korkitony is a village near Chebiemit village,

Elgeyo-Marakwet County Elgeyo-Marakwet County is one of Kenya's 47 Counties of Kenya, counties. Located in the former Rift Valley Province, its capital and largest town is Iten. It borders the counties of West Pokot to the north, Baringo County to the east, southeast ...

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. It is part of Kapchemutwa

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of Kamariny Division of Keiyo District. Its local authority is Keiyo County Council and constituency is Keiyo North. It is the birthplace of professional runner

Brimin Kipruto Brimin Kipruto (born 31 July 1985) is a Kenyan professional middle-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was born in Korkitony, Keiyo District. He holds a personal best of 7:53.64 minutes which is the ...

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{{RiftValleyKE-geo-stub Elgeyo-Marakwet County Populated places in Rift Valley Province