Written by Rather than reconcile, Mr. Amos Rono and Ms. Nelly Chepkoech Koskei have decided to part ways due to undisclosed pressure and other considerations. For legal reasons, the Nation was unable to independently verify some of the assertions made by the parties and so cannot use them in this piece.
It has become known that the young couple is on the brink of breaking up due to the high degree of distrust between them, which has been intensified by the attention it has received on social media in the past two days, as well as by accusations of interventions and interference from friends and family.
She is no longer with me. I hope she finds success in all her future endeavors; neither she nor her family have my animosity. Mr. Rono, accompanied by certain members of his family, made the announcement on Sunday evening that he had decided to remain unmarried for the time being after much contemplation and consultation.
At the last minute on Saturday, the wedding was called off, setting off a whirlwind of allegations and counter-accusations based on unverifiable evidence.
Speculations are growing daily because some of the accusations have been kept under wraps by the parties and are only relayed in private.
A tank worth of tears was shed before Mr. Rono arrived to the decision to permanently end the relationship, he told the Nation.
As a leader of the church’s youth group, it would not benefit me. This is the lowest point in my life, yet I have to take the bullet.
His words stood in sharp contrast to Ms. Koskei’s earlier announcement, in which she denied calling off the wedding and expressed her eagerness to tie the knot and establish a family.
The validity of the marriage permit continues until February next year, therefore we were told by the church that we may move the wedding up a bit,” Ms. Koskei said, adding that the rumours circulating online regarding her situation were unfounded.
The couple reportedly spent a year courting before deciding to tie the knot in the past two months, during which time they went through the proper ecclesiastical procedures.
Mr. Rono’s unexpected decision to let Ms. Koskei find love and companionship elsewhere—possibly even starting a family—came as Pastor Clement Chalulot of Kapsoyo AGC Church, who was supposed to officiate the ceremony, made the claim that the bride and groom’s families were discussing a potential new wedding date.
The wedding was something we had anticipated. We had set everything up. Unfortunately, word of the delay got out much too late. “It was incredibly devastating, to put it mildly,” stated Ms. Sarah Nyige, Rono’s mother.
At AGC, her father, the Reverend Charles Koskei, accompanied Chebirbelek in Sotik, Ms. Koskei and she was quite clear that she had nothing to do with the delay.
Despite being at home with her parents, the 23-year-old woman stated, “I am shocked by the claims that I have called off the wedding and taken off.” She had been anxiously anticipating the wedding’s cancellation.
The bride and groom were reportedly summoned by members of the church, who also informed her that the wedding would have to be rescheduled due to technical issues.
We both sobbed a lot when we heard the wedding was going to be postponed, and there was nothing we could have done to stop it. She spoke without knowing that her would-be suitor was about to drop the bombshell a few hours later, but she was prepared for the big day when it was picked.
The clergy purportedly made the statement at the church’s premises in Tenwek, with invited friends and family present.
“Saturday was supposed to be the wedding day. Reverend Koskei, who verified his attendance at the session, explained that the African Gospel Church’s area director to inform them that, since their courtship had lasted less than six months, they required additional counselling contacted him.
As is customary, I have received a sum of money and five cows as dowry. The clergy have announced that, “God willing,” the wedding will take place in either February or April of next year.
Adding that the wedding’s snags would be ironed out, the Reverend Koskei urged the public to disregard rumours spreading on social media.
We are all keeping an eye on what is happening, but some people on social media have said that my daughter has escaped from home. “It is outrageous,” he remarked.
What, however, lies ahead for the devastated groom? Is he planning to propose to another woman soon?
I must pause for a while. Before taking any more action, I need to calm myself. We can assure you that that (decision) is far from imminent. Mr. Rono advised the Nation that in order to avoid a repeat of his current predicament, he must first recover and then be able to make rational decisions.
“I wish to confirm for the record, that I was deeply in love with her (Chepkoech) and I trusted her,” he quickly added. However, I am also cognizant of the fact that the unintended would never materialize.