Kaptarakwa
Kapatarakwa is a growing centre in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, 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, Geofrey Kamworor, and Vivian Cheruiyot. Former powerful minister Hon. Nicholas Kipyator Biwott is a current resident. Kaptarakwa is about above sea level. Nearby is the Kerio Escarpment which drops down to above sea level. It is a beautiful place to visit, with fresh water emanating from the forest.
Administratively, Kaptarakwa is a location in the Chepkorio division of Keiyo District. In Kaptarakwa Ward the current MCA is Mr. Gilbert Kimaiyo. The ward comprises Chebior, Kitany, Kaptarakwa, Mokwo, Kaptagat, Kiptulos and Kapkenda sub–locations of Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Sandwiched between Kaptagat Forest and the Kerio Escarpment lies this beautiful place always cool and fresh. Mokwo Girls high school lies to its south, Kitany Boys high school to its north. St. Brigid Academy is also located here, Maria Soti Academic Center lies to its northwest.
Kaptarakwa open market day is Wednesday of every week. Farmers in this region are small scale, practicing animal husbandry. In terms of crops, most horticulture, cereals and animal feed. Agro forestry is well practiced.
