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Chepalungu, home of celebrated Kalenjin music stars

Paul Kipngeno Korgoren of Olesoi Music Band from Sigor in Chepalungu. Korgoren, a veteran Musician plunged into music in 1975 with inspiration from his brother John Korgoren. The duo have more than 190 tracks under their band. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]

Chepalungu sub-County has beaten the odds to carve a niche for itself as the home of Kalenjin secular artistes. Almost every village in the sub-county tucked in Bomet County has an active musician, winning itself the title, Cradle Land of Kalenjin Secular Music.

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