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Late Kelvin Kiptum’s alleged ‘baby mama’ opens up on secret affair

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2 months ago

March 6, 2024

A 22-year-old woman, Edna Awuor Otieno, who claimed to have a “love child” for the late Kenyan world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, has opened up on the alleged secret affair that led to the birth of a baby girl who is now aged one year and seven months.

Otieno had tried to stop the burial of the star athlete by asking that her child should be recognized by the Kiptum family, saying she was ready for a DNA test. But a Kenyan high court had thrown out her application and ordered that that the burial should go on.

Otieno, who claimed she had a secret affair with Kiptum that spanned over two years, made a stunning revelation in an interview on Tuesday, giving details of her affair with Kiptum, including candid interactions with Kiptum’s wife and the dynamics of their unconventional relationship setup.

According to the interview with a popular Kenyan online news platform, Otieno’s narrative paints a picture of a relationship that began in 2019, while Kiptum was already married.

“Despite being fully aware of his marital status, Awuor embarked on a romantic relationship with the athlete,” the platform wrote.

“She describes a routine where Kiptum would spend the majority of his weekdays with her, only returning to his wife’s residence during nights or weekends.

“This arrangement, according to Awuor, was not hidden from Kiptum’s wife, Asenath, who was initially furious upon discovering the affair.

“Contrary to what many might expect, the relationship was dynamic between Awuor, Kiptum, and his wife, and evolved over time. Awuor claims that after initial hostility, Asenath ceased her insults and seemingly accepted the situation.

“This acceptance extended to direct communications between Asenath and Awuor regarding Kiptum’s whereabouts.

“Furthermore, Awuor emphasized Kiptum’s dedication as a father, noting his continued support for their daughter until his untimely death.

“Following Kiptum’s death, Awuor has stepped into the public eye, not just to share her story but to also assert her daughter’s rights.

“The late marathoner’s legacy is now intertwined with legal considerations, as Awuor seeks to secure her daughter’s future.

“Edna Awuor’s account sheds light on the personal life of one of athletics’ stars, offering a reminder of the complexities that often lie behind public personas.

“As this story unfolds, it prompts a broader reflection on the nature of relationships, the responsibilities of those involved, and the impacts of their choices on the lives of others.

“While the legal proceedings will likely provide a formal resolution, the personal narratives involved tell a story of love, conflict, and eventual understanding that transcends legal boundaries.”

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Ethiopian marathon legend Bekele returns to Olympics after 12-year absence

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39 mins ago

May 17, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

After a 12-year absence on the international race circuit, Ethiopian marathon legend, Kenenisa Bekele, has announced that he will return for the 2024 Olympic Games in July after he was named in a 10-member team on Thursday.

The 41-year-old Bekele last competed in the London Games in 2012 when he finished fourth in the men’s 10,000m before he was overlooked for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.

His surprise return to the Ethiopian team came after a remarkable second-place finish at the London Marathon in April which was enough to earn him a place for the Paris Olympics in a squad which also features women’s world record holder Tigist Assefa.

In his heydays, Bekele won three Olympic golds in the 5,000m and 10,000m, and is now expected to renew his rivalry with reigning Olympic champion and former world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya who was also named in the Kenyan team.

In August 2003, Kipchoge dusted his Ethiopian rival when the two met for the first time at the Paris World Championships, holding on to win the 5,000m race, pipping Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj into second place while Bekele finished third.

Bekele made his marathon debut in April 2014 when he produced the sixth-fastest run over the distance in Paris but his career has been hampered by injuries.

Other members of the Ethiopian men’s team for the Olympics are Sisay Lemma, the Valencia marathon champion, and Deresa Geleta, while 2023 New York marathon champion and 2022 world champion Tamirat Tola and Eusedin Mohammed, are standby reserves.

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Zambia’s women national team coach face new sexual assault allegation

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14 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Zambia women national team coach, Bruce Mwape, is facing new allegations of sexual assault and misconduct at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, prompting an investigation by world football governing body, FIFA.

Mwape who is currently facing allegations of sexual harassment after some of his players laid accusations against him, has been accused by a female FIFA contractor of inappropriately touching her breast during the tournament.

A report on the Fifa website disclosed that the body received an official complaint accusing the 64-year-old Mwape of touching the breast of a FIFA contractor from New Zealand.

The complainant is quoted to have told Fifa officials that Mwape had inappropriately touched her breasts in a suggestive manner.

“I remember him putting his hand on my shoulder to say ‘Good morning,’ but then he went again and wiped his hand straight down the front, obviously touching my boob,” the contractor reportedly said.

“It happened so quickly. It felt wrong to me but I also questioned whether it had just been a mistake. But after that, his relationship with me was very different. So I think he knew what he had done was not appropriate,” the unnamed contractor added.

The incident, according to the report, allegedly occurred while the team was staying at an Auckland hotel before their match against Spain.