The grieving father of late marathon star Kelvin Kiptum has shared a painful account of how his relationship with his daughter-in-law, Asenath, has deteriorated since his son’s passing. Speaking emotionally, he claimed that Asenath has joined forces with a powerful individual connected to the government to harass and intimidate him and his wife.
He alleged that Asenath and her accomplice have been moving freely while sidelining him and his wife, even as they try to assert their rights as Kiptum’s biological parents. The father expressed deep anguish, saying that he feels powerless and mistreated, and he publicly condemned Asenath, stating that he curses her until death for the way she has treated them.
The revelations paint a picture of a family caught in conflict over inheritance, legacy, and influence following the tragic death of one of Kenya’s fastest-rising athletics stars. His account has drawn public sympathy and calls for intervention to ensure that the family’s rights are respected, that they receive answers regarding Kiptum’s death, and that the grieving parents are treated with dignity and fairness.
This narrative highlights the challenges that can arise for families of high-profile figures, particularly when legal, financial, and emotional disputes intersect after a loved one’s untimely death.
