Keiyo District
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Keiyo District is an administrative district
in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya
. The district was formed in 1994, when Elgeyo/Marakwet-District was split into two, the other half is Marakwet District
of today. Keiyo District has a population of 143.865 http://www.cck.go.ke/html/final_annex1_cover_status.pdf. Its capital is located in the Iten
/Tambach town.
Local people are mostly of the Keiyo Tribe. Some famous Kenyan runners come from the district, including Saif Saaeed Shaheen
(born Stephen Cherono). The area is used by local and foreign athletes for high-altitude training.
Mining of fluorite
by the Kenya Fluorspar Company
is the largest industry in the district
Districts of Kenya
The provinces of Kenya are subdivided into number of districts .- List of districts of Kenya :Following a High Court ruling in September 2009, there are 46 legal districts in Kenya :Coast Province:...
in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
. The district was formed in 1994, when Elgeyo/Marakwet-District was split into two, the other half is Marakwet District
Marakwet District
Marakwet District is an administrative district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. Its capital town is Kapsowar. The district has a population of 140.629 . Local people are predominantly of the Marakwet tribe....
of today. Keiyo District has a population of 143.865 http://www.cck.go.ke/html/final_annex1_cover_status.pdf. Its capital is located in the Iten
Iten
Iten is a town in Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It is located along the road between Eldoret and Kabarnet. Elgeyo escarpment and Kerio River are located east of Iten. The town has a population of 4000 ....
/Tambach town.
Local people are mostly of the Keiyo Tribe. Some famous Kenyan runners come from the district, including Saif Saaeed Shaheen
Saif Saaeed Shaheen
Saif Saaeed Shaheen formerly Stephen Cherono is a steeplechase runner now representing Qatar. He currently holds the world record for 3000 metre steeplechase. His older brother Abraham Cherono is also a steeplechase runner.He was the 1999 World Youth Champion in the steeplechase and set a world...
(born Stephen Cherono). The area is used by local and foreign athletes for high-altitude training.
Mining of fluorite
Fluorite
Fluorite is a halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF2. It is an isometric mineral with a cubic habit, though octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon...
by the Kenya Fluorspar Company
Kenya Fluorspar Company
Kenya Fluorspar Company is a privately-held mining company in Kenya. It is located near Eldoret in Rift Valley Province of western Kenya, in the Kerio Valley, known for its significant fluorite deposits, first discovered in 1967. Fluorspar is the second most important mining commodity in Kenya...
is the largest industry in the district
Local authorities
Keiyo District has two local authorities:- ItenItenIten is a town in Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It is located along the road between Eldoret and Kabarnet. Elgeyo escarpment and Kerio River are located east of Iten. The town has a population of 4000 ....
/Tambach town (population: 31,813; urban population: 3,968) - Keiyo county council (population: 112,052; urban population: 1,868)
Administrative divisions
| Division | Population* | Urban pop.* | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chepkorio | 67,062 | 811 | Chepkorio (Mosop) |
| Kamariny | 37,773 | 3831 | Iten Iten Iten is a town in Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It is located along the road between Eldoret and Kabarnet. Elgeyo escarpment and Kerio River are located east of Iten. The town has a population of 4000 .... |
| Soy | 20,354 | 926 | |
| Tambach | 18,676 | 0 | Tambach |
Constituencies
The district has two constituencies:- Keiyo North ConstituencyKeiyo North ConstituencyKeiyo North is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of two constituencies of Keiyo District. The constituency was established for the 1969 elections.- Members of Parliament :- Locations and wards :- External links :*...
- Keiyo South ConstituencyKeiyo South ConstituencyKeiyo South is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of two constituencies of Keiyo District. The constituency has 15 wards, all of which elect councillors for the Keiyo County Council. The constituency was established for the 1969 elections....
See also
- KaptarakwaKaptarakwaKapatarakwa is a growing centre in Keiyo District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. Kaptarakwa is located about 37 km from the town of Eldoret in the Kenyan highlands. Notable natives include athletes Albert Chepkurui, Sammy Kipketer, Viola Kibiwott, Jonathan Kandie and Vivian Cheruiyot. Former...
, a village in the Chapkorio division of Keiyo District - KimwarerKimwarerKimwarer is a village in Keiyo District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is located along the B54 Road between Eldoret and Tenges, in the southern part of Kerio Valley and in the drainage basin area of the Kerio River. One of the nearest villages is Kaptagat, located 10 kilometres west of Kimwarer...
, a town in the Soy Division of Keiyo district