Kilgoris

Kilgoris is a town in Narok County, Kenya. The town has a population of 4500 (1999 census).[1] Kilgoris is one of two major urban centres in Narok County; the other being Narok town.[2]

Kilgoris
Town
Kilgoris
Location in Kenya
Coordinates: 1.00840°S 34.88001°E / -1.00840; 34.88001
Country Kenya
CountyNarok County

Maasai are the prominent tribe in the area, though it is located near an area inhabited by the Gusii people. Some ethnic clashes have occurred between the tribes (e.g., cattle raiding). The town is located near the popular Masai Mara National Reserve, but few tourists visit the town. There is a good murram road from the town through the neighbouring town of Lolgorien to the Mara. This road takes you to the Oloololo side of the park and is a good alternative to the Narok road especially for anyone coming from Western Kenya.

Billy Konchellah, winner of two consecutive 800m World Championships, and David Rudisha, current world record holder and reigning Olympic champion in 800 metres, are from Kilgoris.

Kilgoris was previously the capital of the former Trans Mara District.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2007-11-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Narok County - County Integrated Development Plan 2018-2023". Maarifa Centre. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
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