Kabirirsang

Kabirirsang is a village near Kapsabet in the Nandi Hills in Nandi County, Kenya. Administratively, Kabirirsang is a location in Kilibwoni division of Nandi County.[1] Its local authority is Kapsabet municipality and local constituency is Emgwen.[2]

Kabirirsang is the birthplace of several famous Kenyan runners, such as Henry Rono, Janeth Jepkosgei and Wilfred Bungei.[3] It is also home to Kabirirsang High School. Kabirirsang Center the long-time market place of the locals, is located at top the hill near the main road. Kabirirsang was famously known for British white settlers who practiced farming.

References

  1. ↑ World Bank: Geographic Dimensions of Well-Being in Kenya
  2. ↑ Electoral Commission of Kenya: Registration centres by electoral area and constituency
  3. ↑ Daily Nation, January 23, 2011: Bungei, another jewel from the Kabirirsang factory

Coordinates: 0°17′N 35°17′E / 0.283°N 35.283°E / 0.283; 35.283

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