A businessman John Samoei has told the High Court in Eldoret how suspect Ibrahim Rotich who is accused of killing athlete Agnes Tirop called him for a meeting in Eldoret town where he revealed that he had differed with Tirop.
Samoei claimed after two years, Rotich called him for the meeting and informed him that he suspected another man was interfering with their marriage.
Rotich wanted him to talk to the athlete so that they reconcile.
Samoei said he got in touch with Agnes and they agreed to meet and talk over the complaint raised by Rotich.
The businessman said after some days Tirop who had been out of the country returned and both the athlete and Rotich visited his home.
He said the couple appeared jovial and had a meal at his home after which Ibrahim said they had reconciled.
Samoei said Tirop and Rotich spent the night at his home.
The businessman also told the court how Tirop got officially married to Rotich.
The businessman from Kesses in Uasin Gishu produced a marriage certificate which showed him as a witness in the marriage.
Samoei revealed how together with his wife Esther Koech escorted the two to register the marriage at the then DC's office in Eldoret around 2016 to 2017.
Samoei said he was Rotich's friend since 2012 and knew Tirop through the suspect.
He has known Tirop since 2015 as wife to Ibrahim
"I was present and signed the marriage certificate between the two," Samoei said.
Justice Wananda Anuro is hearing the murder trial against Rotich who has denied killing the athlete
