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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 29, 2026
17h ago
Why we buried Chemutai at her parents’ home despite court order -Family speaks

Her mother, Beatrice Koech, said the family was determined to give their daughter the dignity they believed she deserved and provide a place where her four children could easily visit and mourn her...
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The family of late KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech has explained their decision to bury her at their family home in Chepseon, Kericho County, at night, defying a court order.
- The court order sought to halt the burial without the consent of Rosemary's husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, who wanted her buried at his ancestral home in Ngong.
- Rosemary's parents, Beatrice Koech and Paul Koech, stated their priority was to provide a dignified resting place and a convenient location for her four children to visit.
- The family asserted that the land where Rosemary was buried is hers and expressed their commitment to caring for her children.
- The dispute, which centers on burial location and potentially next-of-kin designation, is expected to return to court on August 31.
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