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Sh24m West Pokot road to open up region troubled by raids

Members of Marakwet and Pokot communities construct a 4km road at Kamelei Junction in Kapyego Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The road will open up the area and foster peace between the two communities. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

In 1998, Pokot elders set out to open the 24-kilometre Chesegon Road, linking Pokot and Marakwet communities.

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