Kelvin Kiptum's Wife's Transformation Weeks After Burying Hubby Wows Kenyans: "She's Glowing"

• Kelvin Kiptum's widow, Asenath Rotich, stunned in a lovely blue suit while attending a sports event in Netherlands hours before the Rotterdam Marathon kicked off
• The mother of two was all smiles and looked settled during the event and, at some point, had a chat with events organisers and athletics bosses
• Kenyans noted that Kiptum's wife looked beautiful and was glowing, encouraging her to keep the marathoner's legacy alive

Kevin Kiptum's family has been trying to cope with life since the marathoner's death.

Kelvin Kiptum's wife mourns him

On Friday, February 23, during Kiptum's burial ceremony, Asenath, the widow of Kiptum and a mother of two, moved thousands of mourners to tears as she eulogised her husband.

Asenath reminisced about the best moments spent with Kiptum, describing him as a great father to their two lovely kids.

"My dear love, I can't learn how to say goodbye to you with weak fingers and pain in my heart. It's unbelievable that today I have learned to stay with our kids without you coming home again. I've cried until no more. I will miss you the love of my life forever, until we meet again. But I promise to gather my strength for the sake of our children, I hope in the spirit world, you'll inspire me to stand as the pillar of our children, I promise to make them smile in your honour," she said.

The heartbroken widow was, at some point spotted in deep thought while holding hands with her daughter.

Kelvin Kiptum's wife attends the Rotterdam Marathon

On April 12, a day before the Rotterdam Marathon, Kiptum's wife flew to the Netherlands and attended an event before the competition, which was slated for Sunday, April 14.

Asenath wore a blue trouser suit, a white top, sandals and cute earrings.

The mother of two looked simple and beautiful in cornrows and was at some point spotted enjoying a chat with two gentlemen at the event.

Kenyans awed by Kiptum's wife's transformation

Netizens took to social media to comment on Asenath's latest photos, with many noting that she had transformed into a damsel.

Njeri Wa Nicholas said:

"She looks beautiful. I wish her the very best with her young Family and the parents-in-law."

Nisha Millicent said:

"She is glowing, God has given her the strength."

Sylvia Tybuu said:

"Ako mrembo, weuuh."

Brian Sergon said:

"Na amekua mali safi."

Bint El Konah said:

"She looks good innocent and naive. Good woman enjoy mamah enjoy as you just let your husband rest in peace and move on with your happy life yes get happy good gal lol I lack words."

Jane Nasambu said:

"God is going to give her strength during this hard time she's beautiful ."

Melan Ologo said:

"She has a good saloonist."

Lavie Ayuma Ng'atia said:

"Anaglow."

Chemuu Chemutai said:

"She has really transformed."

Kemmey Kimberly Belinda said:

"She's glowing ."

Moraa Beib Moraah said:

"Finally, she has a smile on her face l like that go shine girl❤"

Rossie Rutto said:

"She is really glowing."

Cate Ken said:

"See God oooh, best wishes."

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All about Kelvin Kiptum's death

• Kiptum was a loving, great family man, and in his last social media message to them, he thanked them for their unwavering support.
• The athlete's coach died in the accident and was buried in Rwanda.
• The 24-year-old world record holder's father shed tears of pain as he narrated how he had planned to build them a decent house and gift them a car.
• Zepph Health, the marathon's official sponsor and timekeeper, announced it would present a special trophy to the goner's family in his honour during the Rotterdam Marathon.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke