Chesoi

Chesoi
Chesoi
Location of Chesoi
Coordinates: 1°04′N 35°36′E / 1.07°N 35.6°E / 1.07; 35.6Coordinates: 1°04′N 35°36′E / 1.07°N 35.6°E / 1.07; 35.6
Country Kenya
Province Rift Valley Province
Population
  Total Estimated 18,000
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
Chesoi center is in between kapsowar and Chesongoch centers..it was recently made the headquarters of the New Marakwet East District.

Chesoi is a small town in Elgeyo Marakwet County in the former Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The town hosts the region's historical monuments such as Chorwó Kimikeu, Chesoi Primary School, Chesoi Health Centre, and Chesoi Catholic Parish.

Chesoi town started in 1950's as a convenience trading centre, owing to its proximity to other regions such as Kapsowar, Chugor, Chesongoch, Tuturung, and Kapyego.

References


    This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.