The people of Marakwet

Marakwet people live in Marakwet District. The population of Marakwet people is estimated at 200,000 and they speak Markweta. There are six sub-dialects namely; Almoo, Cherang'any, Endoow, Markweta, Sombirir (Borokot), and Kiptaani. Marakwet people rear domestic animals and plant agricultural crops. Their rural centres includes; Embobut, Sagach, Chebiemit,Cheptongei, Kapcherob,Tot,Chesoi, Arror etc.