Prof. Chepkwony is a PhD holder in Organic Chemistry and has served at Moi University for over 18 years before joining politics. He is also an inventor and innovator with 43 publications in referred journals and 13 patents to his name. Prof. Chepkwony is a writer and Editor–in –chief of the online Journal of Agriculture, Pure Sciences and Technology. Currently he is the Governor of Kericho County in Kenya and Chairperson of the Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services in the Council of Governors.