Narok County
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Narok County[2] is a county in southwestern Kenya with an estimated population of 1,157,873 according to 2019 Census. The dominant ethnic group is the Maasai. Its capital and largest town is Narok, with the only other major urban centre being Kilgoris.[3] Narok County Government was formed by the County Governments Act of 2012 as prescribed in the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. Narok County governor is Patrick Ole Ntutu after winning in the 2022 elections and his Deputy is Tamalinye K. Koech.[citation needed]
Narok County | |
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Coordinates: 1°15′S 35°37′E | |
Country | Kenya |
Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Narok |
Government | |
• Governor | Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu |
Area | |
• Total | 17,921.2 km2 (6,919.4 sq mi) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 1,157,873[1] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | narok.go.ke |
Along with Kisii County, Narok County has been identified as having the highest level of practice of female genital mutilation in the country, despite the practice being outlawed in 2001.[4]