The Marakwet people are an ethnic group located in the Kerio Valley region of Kenya. They are part of the larger Kalenjin community and primarily engage in agriculture and livestock keeping. Their culture is rich in traditions, including unique music, dance, and oral storytelling. The Marakwet are known for their distinct language, also called Marakwet, which belongs to the Nilotic language family. They have a strong connection to their land and practice subsistence farming, growing crops like maize and beans. The community values education and has made efforts to improve literacy rates among its members.