Tirop Murder Case: Witness Claims Rotich Differed With Athlete

Businessman John Samoei narrated to Eldoret High Court his communication with suspect Ibrahim Rotich accused of killing his wife Agnes Tirop.

John Samoei told Eldoret High Court that Rotich called him for a meeting in Eldoret town where he revealed that he had differed with his wife Tirop.

It was Samoei’s testimony that after two years, Rotich called him for the meeting and informed him that he suspected another man was interfering with their marriage.

Rotich wanted Samoei to talk to his wife Tirop so that they reconcile.

Samoei said he got in touch with Agnes and they agreed to meet and talk over the complaint raised by Rotich.

The businessman said after some days Tirop who had been out of the country returned and both the athlete and Rotich visited his home.

He said the couple appeared jovial and had a meal at his home after which Ibrahim said they had reconciled.

Samoei said Tirop and Rotich spent the night at his home.

The night is believed to be the last night Tirop was seen alive.