Kilgoris

Kilgoris

Kilgoris is a town in the Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the capital of the Trans Mara District. The town has a population of 4500 (1999 census) [http://www.ilri.cgiar.org/html/Urban%20Poverty%20all%20Kenya%20Province%20through%20Location%20Final.xls] .

Masai are the prominent tribe in the area, though it is located near area inhabitated 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 Park, 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, is from Kilgoris.


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