Kipkochoi and Kibagor Family History

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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 marked the beginning of a strong and expanding clan whose descendants continue to live together and maintain close kinship ties.

Settlement and Present Distribution
Today, the descendants of Kipkochoi and Kibagor - see Kibagor Lineage live side by side in:
Cheptorit/Kapchepketem
Near Ngendui in Cheberen Location
Kabogor Sub-location
Kapcheluguny near Emining.
Their shared settlement reflects a continued unity rooted in common ancestry.

Lineage of Kipkochoi
Kipkochoi had three sons:
1. Kipsuge
2. Mengech
3. Chirchir
1.Lineage of Kipsuge
Kipsuge married three wives:
• Kabon
• Toyoi
• Targok (Kipchemoi)

House of Kabon
Children:
 • Arap Suge
 • Chesire (Kipngengoi)
 • Arap Langat (Nyokiryoko)
 • Kipsetim (Lokora)
 • Tungo (Kapsulkutei)
 • Tungo
 • Arap Kabon

Chesire (Chumo age-set)
Married Kobilo of Kiboino (near Cheploch): 2 sons and 1 daughter
Kipsetim (Sowe age-set)
Married Targok of Kabutiei (Tebei): 4 sons and 2 daughters

House of Toyoi
Children:
 • Lochwena
 • Kipkurere

House of Targok (Kipchemoi)
Children:
 •Kolye (Sowe) – married Kimoi (Kipyemit clan): 3 boys, 3 girls
 • Samoei (Sowe) – married Teriki (Kipkony clan): 2 boys, 4 girls
 • Arap Rop (Sowe) – married Toyoi: 1 boy, 3 girls
• Arap Targok (Chepkirwok, Korongoro age-set) – married Talai (Kapkapengut): 3 boys, 2 girls.

2. Lineage of Mengech
Mengech married three wives:
 • House of Kobilo (Kaptekeswo)
   Children:
   Arap Mengech (Chepkwony Mengech)
   3 daughters
• House of Sote
   Children:
   Cherutich
   Arap Sote (Kibolo)
    2 daughters

 • House of Teriki (Kipngotob clan)
    Child:
    Changole

3. Lineage of Chirchir
    Chirchir married Sote and had:
    Arap Chirchir – who had one son             (James)
   Arap Chumo – married Kimoi  of         Kipsegecha clan: 5 girls, 1 boy
Arap Sote – 3 girls, 1 boy

Lineage of Kibagor - Kibagor Lineage
Kibagor, the brother of Kipkochoi, shares the same origin and migration history. After settling in Cheptorit/Kapchepketem, he established his own lineage which grew alongside that of Kipkochoi.
Although distinct family branches developed over time, the descendants of Kibagor have remained closely connected to those of Kipkochoi through:
Shared settlement.
Cultural and clan unity.
The Kibagor lineage forms an integral part of the wider clan, contributing to its growth and continuity.
Cultural and Social Organization
The Kipkochoi and Kibagor families reflects key features of Kalenjin society:
Age-set system (Kaplelach, Kipnyigei, Sowe, Korongoro, Chumo)
Clan affiliations and marriage networks
Polygamous family structures, which contributed to lineage expansion
Oral tradition, which has preserved genealogical knowledge over generations

Conclusion
The Kipkochoi–Kibagor clan represents a unified and enduring lineage rooted in a shared ancestry near Lake Kamnarok. Their migration in the 19th century and subsequent settlement in Cheptorit/Kapchepketem laid the foundation for a thriving community.
Today, their descendants continue to live together, maintaining strong kinship ties, cultural identity, and a deep sense of belonging. The preservation of their genealogy and history stands as a testament to the strength of oral tradition and the importance of family heritage.

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