Kipkochoi and Kibagor Family History
Historical Background of the Kipkochoi and Kibagor - Kibagor family of tungo clan. The Kipkochoi and Kibagor families traces its origin through rich oral traditions preserved across generations. The two founding figures, Kipkochoi and Kibagor, were brothers and are regarded as the patriarchs of a large and closely related community. According to oral history, their ancestral homeland lies around Lake Kamnarok, along the Endo River, specifically in areas such as Kabutiei near Barwesa in present-day Baringo West. This region is widely recognized as the cradle of their lineage. Kipkochoi is believed to have belonged to the Kaplelach or Kipnyigei age-set, placing him within the traditional Kalenjin age-set system. In the mid-19th century (around the 1800s), the two brothers migrated southwards in search of pasture, water, and security. Their journey led them to settle in Mogoswok, particularly in Cheptorit/Kapchepketem, where they established permanent homesteads. This migration mark...