The parents of Rosemary Koech have asked members of the public to stop circulating different accounts about their daughter’s personal circumstances, saying the reports being shared online do not represent the family’s position.
The family said their immediate concern is mourning Rosemary, who died at the age of 40, and being allowed to grieve away from public attention. They have appealed to people discussing the case to give them the privacy and space they need during what has been a difficult period.
The appeal comes after several accounts about Rosemary’s family life began circulating online and among people who knew her. Some of the claims have focused on her relationship with her husband and alleged disagreements involving their home and finances.
One account circulating online claims that Rosemary’s clothes were taken to her parents’ home in Kajiado and left there in a sack. Another version includes an allegation that her husband threatened to send boda boda riders after her mother. There are also claims that Rosemary took a loan to help construct a family home on her husband’s ancestral land, only to later leave the property while she was still servicing the loan.
Another claim circulating among people familiar with the matter is that Rosemary’s husband had at one point bought her a car. However, these accounts have not been independently established, and the family has not publicly confirmed them.
A relative who referred to Rosemary as Chemu has also shared an account describing what they believe were difficulties in her marriage. The relative alleged that Rosemary faced prolonged financial and emotional pressure from her husband, identified as Kimwatu.
According to the relative, Rosemary had previously helped support businesses associated with her husband. The relative further claimed that she was later asked to provide a large amount of money to support political ambitions, with the figure allegedly reaching Sh130 million.
The relative claimed that the money was wanted to support political plans involving an attempt to secure a direct ticket under the Linda Mwananchi movement for a Senate seat. The relative also alleged that Rosemary had helped build a house on her husband’s rural property but was later forced to leave the home.
It was further claimed that after leaving the matrimonial home, Rosemary rented a house near her parents in Ngong.
These details remain allegations and have not been confirmed by Rosemary’s parents. The family has also not publicly provided a detailed account addressing each of the claims being circulated.
Instead, their message has been focused on one issue: they want the public to respect their privacy as they mourn their daughter.
The growing discussion has left many people trying to determine which accounts are accurate. Some have repeated the relative’s claims about alleged financial and emotional difficulties, while others have focused on the reports concerning Rosemary’s home and marriage.
For the family, however, the priority is not the competing stories being shared online. They are mourning the loss of their daughter and have asked outsiders not to add to their pain through speculation.
Until the family or relevant authorities provide verified information, the different accounts surrounding Rosemary’s death should be treated with caution. Her parents’ request remains clear: they want space to grieve quietly and do not want unverified reports presented as the family’s official position.
