Kacheliba

Kacheliba is a settlement in Kenya's Rift Valley Province[1] within West Pokot County. It was the original colonial (British) capital of this county, but due to the heat and malaria, the capital was moved upland to the south to Kapenguria, where it remained.

Kacheliba
Kacheliba is located in Kenya
Kacheliba
Kacheliba
Location of Kacheliba
Coordinates: 1.28°N 35.02°E / 1.28; 35.02
CountryKenya
ProvinceRift Valley Province
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

References

  1. "Kapenguria". Survey of Kenya 1973. Kenya Government. 1973. Retrieved 6 December 2010.


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