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Drama in court after judge adjourns Tirop murder case as suspect jumps bail

Ibrahim Rotich Murder suspect of athlete Agnes Tirop before a high court in Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County.  [File,Standard]

Drama erupted at the High Court in Eldoret when family members of slain international athlete Agnes Tirop, alongside other athletes and human rights defenders, protested the adjournment of the murder case against prime suspect Ibrahim Rotich following his disappearance.

Rotich, who is accused of killing Tirop in October 2021, has missed four consecutive court sessions after he was granted bail eight months ago.

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