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Elgeyo Marakwet is located in the Rifty Valley region.The county's main economic activity is mixed farming, which primarily includes cattle and subsistence farming. Other activities include small businesses, tourism, and fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley. The County has a long history of producing outstanding athletes who have represented the country in numerous international athletics events. It is also known for its scenery, which includes rolling hills, valleys, and escarpments. It is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, which includes the Cherangani Hills, Kerio Valley, and a number of rivers and waterfalls. The county is mostly inhabited by Keiyo, Sengwer, also known as Cherangany, and Marakwet, who are members of the Kalenjin ethnic grouping, which consists of eight culturally and linguistically similar ethnic groups.

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