Former Kenyan 3,000-metre world record holder Daniel Komen is at the centre of discussions after allegedly selling a matrimonial property worth Sh100 million without his wife’s knowledge.
In the case presented before Eldoret High Court, Dr Joyce Kimosop Komen, a senior lecturer at Moi University, told the presiding judge Reuben Nyakundi, that her husband sold the property to fellow athletes without her consent despite her immense contribution into the project.
The said property include a piece of land in Eldoret South L.R No 8638/26 measuring approximately 89.03 hectares in Uasin Gishu county.
It was allegedly sold to Beijing Olympic gold medalist Brimin Kipruto and two cereal farmers-cum-businessmen Felix Lagat and Peter Lagat, at just Sh10 million, a 10 percent of the actual value of the property.
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Dr. Joyce sought the court’s intervention, asking for the cancellation of the sale agreements that were entered between Komen and the said buyers.
She argued that the said property was acquired and developed during their marriage but registered in the name of her husband to hold in trust for the family, terming the sale illegal.
Dr Komen told the court that she was shocked to learn that Kipchoge, who is also a two-time Olympic champion, and Kipruto, an Olympic 3,000-metre steeplechase gold medalist, were claiming to have purchased a section of their matrimonial property.
The hearing of the matter will continue on July 11, 2025, when Daniel Komen is expected to take to the dock and shed light on the disputed property.
