Kilgoris

Kilgoris is a town in Narok County, Kenya. The town has a population of 70,475 (2019 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). It is the divisional headquarters of the former Kilgoris Division (currently Trans-Mara West Dub-County under the devolved administration system ) The town is located to the north side bordering Kisii county at the base of hills with the popular Masai Mara National Reserve to the south, the number of tourists visiting the town has increased over a period of time due to increase in the hospitality industry in the town as well. Hotels such as South West time, there is a murram road from the town through the neighbouring town of Lolgorien to the Mara and onother to Enoosaen to the West, and another to Kiridon through the famous Oloololo gate side of the park.It is an alternative to 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. Kilgoris constituency Member of Parliament is Hon. Gideon Sitelu Konchella served from 2002 until Now. He was preceded by Hon. Julius Sunkuli, Ole Sompisha and Hon John Konchella.

Kilgoris is the home of the first Narok County governor HE Samuel Kuntai Tunai, it is highly hospitable with inhabitants mostly conservative.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2007-11-27.{{cite web}}: 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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