title: Kosgei
text: # Kosgei
  
  Kosgei, also written Kosgey and Koskei, is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to:
  
  ## Politicians
  
  * Felix Koskei (born 1964), Kenyan politician and Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. He is currently on suspension following corruption claims against him.
  * Henry Kosgey (born 1947), Kenyan politician and Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement
  * Sally Kosgei, Kenyan politician and National Assembly Member for the Orange Democratic Movement
  
  ## Runners
  
  * Abraham Kosgei Chebii (born 1979), Kenyan long-distance runner and World Cross Country medallist
  * Anne Kosgei (born 1980), Kenyan marathon runner and Venice Marathon winner
  * Benjamin Kimutai Koskei (born 1971), Kenyan marathon runner and 2002 Amsterdam Marathon winner
  * Brigid Kosgei (born 1994), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2019 London Marathon winner
  * Christopher Koskei (born 1974), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 1999 world champion
  * Elijah Kosgei (born 1986), Kenyan 800 metres runner competing for Qatar as Majed Saeed Sultan
  * Hosea Kosgei (born 1989), Kenyan long-distance track runner competing for Bahrain as Aadam Ismaeel Khamis
  * Irene Jerotich Kosgei (born 1974), Kenyan marathon runner and 2010 Commonwealth Games champion
  * James Koskei (born 1968), Kenyan road runner competing mainly in American races
  * Japhet Kosgei (born 1968), Kenyan marathon runner and 2000 Tokyo Marathon winner
  * John Kosgei (born 1973), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 1998 Commonwealth Games champion
  * Jonathan Kosgei Kipkorir (born 1982), Kenyan marathon runner and two-time Venice Marathon winner
  * Joseph Kosgei (born 1974), Kenyan cross country runner
  * Mark Kosgey Kiptoo (born 1976), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 2012 African champion
  * Michael Kosgei Rotich (born 1982), Kenyan marathon runner and 1992 Paris Marathon winner
  * Paul Malakwen Kosgei (born 1978), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2002 world champion in the half marathon
  * Reuben Kosgei (born 1979), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 2000 Olympic champion
  * Rose Kosgei (born 1981), Kenyan road runner
  * Salina Kosgei (born 1976), Kenyan marathon runner and 2009 Boston Marathon winner
  * Sammy Koskei (born 1961), Kenyan 800 metres runner and 1984 African champion
  * Samuel Kiplimo Kosgei (born 1986), Kenyan road runner and former 25K world record holder
  * Shadrack Kosgei (born 1984), Kenyan cross country runner
  * Stephen Kosgei Kibet (born 1986), Kenyan half marathon runner
  * Vincent Kiplangat Kosgei (born 1985), Kenyan Olympic 400 metres hurdler
  * Wilson Kosgei Kipketer (born 1972), Kenyan 800 metres runner and three-time world champion for Denmark
  
  ## Activist
  
  * Ian Kosgei Misigo (born 1995), Social justice activist
  