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Kericho Man's Shocking Marriage to 61-Year-Old Lover

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.

Published on October 11, 2019, a story emerged about a young man who defied societal norms by marrying an older woman.

Kevin Kipkoros, a 24-year-old from Kericho, has found love in a 61-year-old woman, whom he worked for as a gardener before their relationship blossomed.

According to James Ng'etich, Kipkoros's brother, their father left their village in 2006 to pursue better opportunities in Mombasa and never returned home until they discovered his secret.

Ng'etich revealed that Kipkoros had shared a photo of himself with the older woman, stating that they were planning to get married. However, when Ng'etich tried to advise his brother, he was blocked.

The family is worried about the age difference between Kipkoros and his new wife, with Ng'etich expressing concerns that the woman is too old for his brother.

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