"He was grieving": Family of Eldoret man found dead together wife speaks
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- Bob Kosgei, a University of Eldoret student, and Charity Kitur were found dead in circumstances that authorities are yet to fully establish
- Bob's family revealed he had been struggling emotionally since May 2025, when his brother, a soldier, passed away
- Friends who knew Bob described him as calm and peaceful, making the news of his death all the more shocking to those close to him
Bob Kosgei and Charity Kitur, two young people from Eldoret, have died in a tragic incident that has left their families and the wider community in deep grief.
Preliminary reports allege that Bob killed Charity before being found lifeless, though the claims remain unverified.
Authorities are expected to conduct a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding both deaths.
A family member of Bob reached out to content creator MC Frank Kim, identifying himself as Bob's brother and sharing details that painted a picture of a young man quietly battling grief.
When did Bob's family bury his kin?
The brother revealed that in May 2025, the family buried another of Bob's brothers, a soldier, whose death reportedly left Bob deeply affected in the months that followed.
MC Frank Kim said he suspected there may have been misunderstandings between Bob and Charity, though he was careful to note he could not independently confirm this.
What struck Frank most, he said, was how composed Bob had always appeared to those around him.
Which university did Bob Kosgei attend?
He described Bob as someone who looked cool, calm and collected, a person whose inner struggles gave no obvious outward sign.
Bob was a student at the University of Eldoret and a former pupil of Kimuron Boys High School, where he was part of the Class of 2017.
During his school years, he was actively involved in Scouting and Christian Union activities, earning him a reputation as a committed and principled young man.
Police continue investigating Bob's death with wife Charity
The loss of two young lives has devastated those who knew them.
Friends, former classmates, family members and the broader Eldoret community are mourning and grappling with a tragedy that few saw coming.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and the families await official findings before any conclusions can be drawn.
Frank leaks last WhatsApp chats with Bob
In another story, TUKO.co.ke highlighted the last WhatsApp conversation between Frank and Bob after the former shared the screenshots while mourning his friend.
The two were planning to meet the following day and head for an event between the border of Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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