Three-time 1500m world champion and senior police officer Asbel Kiprop allegedly fell victim to a drugging and robbery at a club in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, over the weekend, police have confirmed.
Kiprop, who holds the rank of Chief Inspector, reportedly visited the club on Friday afternoon to watch football matches when a woman approached and joined him.
According to a report by The Standard, the two shared drinks at the venue before moving to a nearby guest house, where Kiprop was later found in a drugged state.
Moreover, an unknown amount of money was reportedly taken from him. He recorded a formal statement with police the following afternoon, on Saturday.
Police Launch Search for Suspect
Area Police Commander Sephania Kamoren confirmed that officers are actively searching for the woman behind the alleged incident.
Kamoren also took the opportunity to commend Kiprop for coming forward publicly, saying it took considerable courage for someone of his standing to disclose what had happened.
“I want to thank the officer known as Asbel Kiprop for highlighting this as a formative message to some of us; this is a real man of God and the ambassador to the nation. It’s not easy for a person of that calibre to come out and reveal such a shameful incident to the public,” Kamoren said.
The commander added that Kiprop’s decision to speak out carried a wider message, particularly for young people navigating social environments where such risks exist.
“His message creates spiritual awareness to the youth that they should be mindful of their lives whenever they are out there and that what had happened to him should be a lesson to everyone,” he said.
