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Newly tarmacked Elgeyo Escapement road a danger to road users

20km meanders of tarmacked Maron road in Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Travelling along Chesoi-Maron-Sambalat road in Elgeyo Marakwet County, a motorist is treated to unnerving view of Elgeyo escarpment to the plains of Kerio Valley.

Notwithstanding the spine-chilling experience navigating the road, it is also considered a death trap due to its undulating rock-filled hills and numerous sharp bends.

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