Mysterious men who visited Kiptum’s home break their silence
According to Kiptum’s father, four mysterious men visited Kiptum’s home inquiring about Kiptum, four days before his untimely accident that claimed his life and that of his coach.
On hearing the allegations that Kiptum’s father put forth against them, the four men presented themselves to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Kaptagat on Wednesday morning for questioning.
They were ferried to the area police headquarters in Iten where they recorded statements on why they were looking for the late Kiptum. Details have emerged on their mission in Kiptum’s home.
According to the four men, they reportedly sought out Kiptum to discuss the particulars of a Ksh.45 million contract signed between the late marathoner and a Chinese company.
Reports indicate that the athlete had opted to pay back the Chinese company, but the company was only interested in having the athlete fulfill his contractual obligation and not a legal battle so they sent the four to negotiate a deal.
The Chinese company was to supply sports equipment to Kiptum to be used during the Chicago marathon and it is alleged that Kiptum opted to use a different brand and not the Chinese brand as agreed
Therefore they (Chinese company) were aggrieved and sent the four men to negotiate whether they could be compensated or whether they would be given another opportunity to supply Kiptum equipment for the forthcoming Rotterdam race slated for April 2024.
According to the lawyer Kipyegon Lagat representing the four, the men are well known to Kiptum’s family, further adding that the four had a fruitful discussion with the late marathoner during their interaction.
He also denied allegations that the four were sent from Statehouse as alleged by the section of the media, claiming they were there for business.