They dismiss a lawsuit by a woman who claims Kiptum’s daughter wants her funeral to be stopped.
Kenyan court refused to stop the funeral Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptumworld record holder in marathon, scheduled for this Fridayafter the lawsuit was filed by a 22-year-old woman who claims that the athlete has a daughteraccording to court documents released this Thursday.
Eldoret High Court (West) dismisses petition for Edna Owuor22 years old who claims to have a daughter of one year and seven months, whose biological father is Kiptum..
The plaintiff requested a temporary injunction to stop the athlete’s funeral. died on the 11th in a road accident in Kenya.to remove from the body DNA samples prove paternity.
However, Judge Robert Wananda said that “arrangements for the burial of the deceased are at an advanced stage and, therefore, the cessation of the burial may cause concern given the resources involved.”
Woman seeks recognition with her daughter beneficiary of the athlete’s willwho, according to her, supported the girl financially before her death.
The judge emphasized that burial is a matter of public interest and that the mother has the right to “use other lawful means to ensure that the rights of the child are effectively protected.”
Runner’s body This Thursday, he left the mortuary along with the funeral procession heading to the city of Eldoret. for public inspection of the body.
Athlete’s funeral will take place this Friday featuring, among other dignitaries, Kenyan President William Ruto in his hometown of Chepkorio (west).
Ruto ordered construction of a new house for the Kiptum familywho wanted to fulfill this dream this year before he died.
The 24-year-old athlete died along with his coach, Rwandan Gervais Hakizimana. traffic accident This happened on the night of the 11th on the road connecting Eldoret with Kaptagat (west), in a car driven by the athlete himself.
The accident sparked a wave of condolences in Kenya and around the world, praising the figure of Kiptum, calling mark an era in athletics for his youth and for being a prime candidate for walk less than two hours at the mythical distance.
He gained worldwide fame on October 8, when He set the time to 2 hours 00:35. and he clearly lowered the previous record of his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge of 2 hours 01:09, set in Berlin on September 25, 2022.