Kiprono

Kiprono is a Name of Kalenjin origin. It's indicates that the bearer is a man and was born near dusk as Sheep and Goats come back from grazing ("Rot Nego") usually around 5 pm to 6 pm. It is closely related to "Kiprotich". Feminine equivalent is Cherono

Notable People

Politicians
  • Kiprono Langat, Kenyan politician for the Orange Democratic Movement
  • Henry Kiprono Kosgey, Kenyan politician for Orange Democratic Movement
  • Isaac Ruto, Kenyan politician for the United Republican Party
  • Kipkalya Kiprono Kones (1952–2008), Kenyan politician for the Orange Democratic Movement and former government minister
  • Kipyator Nicholas Kiprono arap Biwott (born 1940), Kenyan businessman and politician
  • Moses Kiprono arap Keino (1937–1998), Kenyan politician and Speaker of the Parliament of Kenya

Runners
  • Augustine Kiprono Choge (born 1987), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 2006 Commonwealth Games champion
  • Elijah Kiprono Kemboi (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner and 2011 Košice Marathon winner
  • Emmanuel Kiprono Kipsang (born 1991), Kenyan long-distance track runner
  • Geoffrey Kiprono Mutai (born 1981), Kenyan marathon runner and former Boston Marathon and New York Marathon champion
  • Gladys Cherono Kiprono (born 1983), Kenyan long-distance track runner and two-time African champion
  • Henry Kiprono Kirwa, Kenyan Paralympic runner and three-time Paralympic champion
  • Isaac Kiprono Songok (born 1984), Kenyan cross country runner and two-time World Championships medallist
  • Josephat Kiprono (born 1973), Kenyan marathon runner and winner of the 1999 Berlin Marathon
  • Josphat Kiprono Menjo (born 1979), Kenyan long-distance track and road runner
  • Noah Kiprono Ngeny (born 1978), Kenyan 1500 metres runner and 2000 Olympic champion
  • Philip Kiprono Langat (born 1990), Kenyan long-distance road runner
  • Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot (born 1988), Kenyan marathon runner and winner of the 2010 Boston Marathon

Scientists
  • Richard Kiprono Mibey, Kenyan biologist, mycologist and university administrator
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See also
  • Rono (disambiguation)
  • Kip Rono (born 1958), Kenyan steeplechase runner
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