MARIGAT , by virtue of its location, ought to be the hub of the Baringo-Bogoria tourist circuit, but for now at least, it's a bland, dust-blown little place. Urban development here follows what seems to be an unusual course, as among the tin shacks stands an impressive bright green and white mosque . With two tiers of large windows, and a capacity that obviously exceeds the area's Muslim population, it dwarfs its humble wooden predecessor to the rear. Apparently funded by some wealthy Saudi-Arabian, Muslim Nubians from Eldama Ravine, working on the irrigation project south of Marigat, were the original congregation of this mosque. If you need to stay in Marigat, there are a couple of B&Ls on the main road near the junction with the B4, of which Toyoy Timber Yard and Lodging (PO Box 19 tel 0328/51268; under Ksh500) is clean and well kept. Alternatively, you can follow the sign at the junction to Marigat Inn (PO Box 62 Kabarnet tel 0328/21825; under Ksh500), 1.5km east of the junction, just beyond the end of the tarmac. The clean, s/c rooms with hot showers (and some non-s/c singles) are set in a small jungly garden, with a shop selling essentials, and a friendly restaurant where the food, while not exactly cordon bleu, is more than edible. The bar is located next door to avoid disturbing sleeping residents, but a more conducive drinking establishment is to be found opposite the Toyoy .