Asenath Rotich has responded indirectly after Kelvin Kiptum’s parents accused her of ignoring his memorial, sparking emotional reactions online.
Late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum’s wife, Asenath Rotich has indirectly responded after the athlete’s parents accused her of failing to honor their invite to his memorial.
The tension between Kiptum’s widow and his grieving parents has surfaced publicly, with accusations and emotional reactions stirring debate among Kenyans.
Kiptum’s parents, Mzee Samson Cheruiyot and his wife, marked the first anniversary of their son’s passing in a somber ceremony at his gravesite.
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Sitting on blue plastic chairs next to his grave, a portrait of their late son placed in front of them, the elderly couple looked heartbroken.
However, noticeable was the absence of Asenath and her children, something that sparked speculation.
Mzee Cheruiyot lamented that despite inviting Asenath, she did not attend the memorial as first reported by Tuko.co.ke .
The old man further claimed that neither he nor his wife had received any form of support from Golazo, the agency that managed Kiptum’s career, alleging that his daughter-in-law was the one benefiting from the athlete’s foundation.
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In response to the accusations, Asenath took to social media, seemingly unbothered by the ongoing controversy. She shared a video with an audio overlay of a popular motivational speaker stating:
“Let them talk, let them judge and let them create stories about you that you have never even heard. Let them count you out and miss the point of your journey because real success comes with the courage to rise above the negativity that follows.”
The post, which many interpreted as a direct response to her in-laws’ claims, was followed by another video in which she sang a Kalenjin gospel song about truth and faith in God.
“These days are hard. Let us pray for mercy so that God can show us the way. Let us abide by His words in the Bible so that it can soothe our souls,” she sang in Kalenjin.
The family’s tensions took another twist when Kiptum’s alleged baby mama, Edna, visited his parents and posted photos online.
One of the pictures showed Kiptum’s father bonding with his grandchild, a moment that many saw as touching, while others criticized Edna for making her visit public.
Some Kenyans felt she was being insensitive to Asenath, given the delicate situation surrounding Kiptum’s legacy.
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Edna also took to social media to mourn the late athlete, posting heartfelt messages before and after his death anniversary.
She later consoled Kiptum’s parents, acknowledging their grief after they revealed that they had been struggling to access their late son’s money.
The back-and-forth between Kiptum’s widow and his parents has drawn mixed reactions from Kenyans. Some sympathized with the elderly parents, arguing that they deserved more respect and support, while others defended Asenath, suggesting that she had every right to grieve in her own way.
Despite the ongoing feud, Asenath appears determined to focus on her faith and personal journey.
She has not directly addressed the accusations from her in-laws, choosing instead to respond through cryptic messages and songs.
