Actually it's more prevalent in Kenya. In Uganda women have some level of protection from domestic violence by men. Kenyan men are still backward, our Ugandan Olympian sister was murdered in Kenya. I have seen stories where men treat women so bad, even widows are chased from their late husband's houses, such things are only still happening in Kenya without any authorities intervening. The Kenyan Govt needs to step in and change these trends otherwise it's a bad stain on Kenya as a country.
I have been sharing this clip nonstop. Agnes broke a world record and a beast broke her potential. We have to join hands to stop Gender Based violence, in Kenya, Nigeria and everywhere else.
@@GwendolynWilliams-e1mThe evidence is there. Most do not have progressive societies advocating for the education and self-sufficiency of women. There's a lot of male entitlement in various cultures and traditions spread across the continent that enable gender-based violence to be prominent.
It is sickening that her murderer was granted bail and even had the audacity to plead not guilty. There is a lack of remorse on his part. What a vile and cruel human being. Agnes deserved so much better and it's so heartbreaking that her story had to come to an end in such a tragic and senseless manner.
Why does this monster still access to agnes’ money. The court should seize the assets and hand them over to her parents, not let the monster who took her life continue to misuse the deceased. SHAME ON THE COURT.
Hooray to the woman who speaks at 28:50 and the sprit and strength she found to speak at the funeral and tell the truth of the shamefulness of gender-based violence--and actually violence in general. Hooray to the Kenyan women runners who are refusing to back down! So many people applaud women for "being strong" when those women are using their strength to take care of others. When women want to use their strength to take care of themselves, or when they dare ask care in return, to the selfish those women then become perceives ad "a problem." This is a problem the world over. Hooray to Kenyan women for ushering in change. Godspeed!!!
They failed to take care of their child. If I had a daughter, I and her brothers would speak to her every day and she would not come close to any evil man.
@@masterlightjames950 - This sounds perfect on paper. Every umbrella parent thinks they can control every aspect of their child's life and you just CAN'T. She was 25 years old and traveling the world. There's no way you can be ubiquitous in your grown children's life. This is such a dreamy idea of parenting.
News Flash: Poverty does have an Impact for those who are or have suffered from it. I know this as a person who has suffered from it before. You can't pick and choose which parts of an Individual story/testimony are relevant. Proverty is what drives most people to succeed and break Generational curses.
@@srichey444I think you’re missing the point of the original comment. Certainly someone’s socioeconomic background is part of their identity, but too oftentimes it’s the main thing focused on in news coverage/ biographies of POC, which then creates a stereotypical myopic image of those people that overshadows the other parts of them that are just as relevant. It’s about perception.
These women standing up for justice and autonomy bring me to tears. In the name of those murdered their voices are profoundly moving. Violence against women everywhere is an abomination!
Many people in Kenya excuse Gender-Based Violence with the irritating question of we have not heard the other side of the story...like what in the story would ever be enough reason to okay taking away human life?
He murdered her and was granted bail to spend her money. Which was her complaint in the first place (that he was wasting her money) All of her accounts should have been frozen until after the trial and the money should go to her parents. I am a parent of athletes and just the thought of this is terrifying. I pray for peace for all of those who loved her and justice for her. May her light burn brightly forever.
And now Uganda we are waking up to our own olympic runner Rebecca chiptegei. Looks like this is has been happening in Kenya. Our ladies should avoid these guys. They just dont like it when the women gets empowered financially. RIP Agnes, Rebecca and all others
Fabulous tribute to Agnes and to the work of Tirop's Angels. I felt so sad for her family who seemed like wonderful, kind people. I hope that the work that Tirop's Angels are doing will help to stop this abuse in the future.
This is fantastic journalism 👏🏽 Thank you for honouring Agnes and her legacy and bringing attention to gender based violence. Asante sana from Kenya 🇰🇪
Agnes was only 25 years old💔 and this happened in 2021, so recent💔 To die at the hands of a man she loved & married at such a young age is truly heartbreaking.
@@ChristinaKaeLoveNot particularly African women but women period. Society has imposed onto women that marriage is the most important achievement for them.
It's his job to protect his sister. This whole situation is based on culture and abuse of women. Men are often seen as more valuable than women. The fact that he still has all of her money is disgusting. I hope all women being abused can speak out and seek help.
The runner who spoke at the funeral has such a genuine personality that makes her so familiar and extremely comfortable to listen to. It's heart breaking what happened to Agnes. Her brother is completely shattered. Absolutely sad 💔
This is a touching documentary about Agnes Tirop and focuses on the bigger problem currently facing thousands of women in Kenya. Gender based violence must stop! Tirop's Angels and other bodies that enable women to speak up should be funded and allow women to speak up and leave these sort of relationships. Kenya is becoming a hotbed of men that manipulate and use women for their money or with the promise of assisting the women with a job or income. Women have rights and the justice system should enforce these rights. Its unfortunate her murderer was granted bail. I hope the family and loved ones get the justice that is deserved. Rest in peace Agnes Tirop. You'll never be forgotten 💐💐💐
How can he get bailed out yet it clearly showed he did it? Such people shouldn’t be out, he should be kept locked up for life… The family needs CLOSURE, the accounts should have been frozen so he got no access to Agnes’s hard earned money. This is so heartbreaking.
My thoughts exactly. There should have been no bail and he should have been barred from access to the money. This is a terrible failure on the part of the Kenyan courts and other authorities.
@@availanila yaa mimi ndo nilizaliwa na kulelewa Kenya sijui ni nini inaendelea. Mbuzi wewe. How about you actually grow up and take a stance against this type of violence that women in your country face on a daily basis?
I just read an article where he stated that he doesn't run a charity, that he is not the Red Cross, his business is making money. He also said that if he had interfered with their relationship, he was gonna lose her as a client and somebody else would have made the money.
What was he supposed to have done?? Provide her 24/7 armed security guards on the 0.005% chance she would be murdered? It's insane to blame anybody but the murderer.
Thank you for highlighting Agnes' story. She was a great asset to Kenya & the long-distance athletic world. Thank you, Agnes Angels, for the wonderful work you are doing to End Gender Based Violence .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💐
This is a heartbreaking story. A huge loss to Kenya and the world as a whole. I pray that Agnes' family find justice and that there won't be future victims like her. Tirop's Angels is doing amazing work.
There are loads of Agnes all over Africa. Women should speak up in situations like this. A young life cut short out of jealousy and greed. May Agnes soul continue to rest in peace.
@@sabias3932It really is! As a Nigerian, I personally know women whose parents have asked them to return back to marriages where they were being abused and cheated on. The people around Agnes failed her. First, she was never raised with the skills to want better for herself and to stand up for herself, second, if you actually look deeper into it, you will find out that her parents are probably lying about how much they knew about her involvement with her killer and her abuse up to her death. It's a cold world out there for a black woman, but it's even colder because our communities don't care to protect us.
In Namibia they say if your man doesn't beat you, it means he doesn't care about you. They say it means he isn't emotionally invested enough to give a toss if he never beats you. That is black male culture for you
@@lynnd.5135 This is a global problem. Its a male problem as most cultures promote the comfort of men over the safety of women. Besides, Namibia is not all of the Black people. You guys need to stop generalizing like we are a monolith.
This is so sad. A man who is supposed to love and protect you, not abuse you then murder's you. They want to control your money and your life. These men are just weak and callous. He should spend the rest of his life in prison. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul Rest in Peace□
So important to inform women and educate your daughters about these type of men and to leave with any signs of red flags even if you love him, a broken heart can be healed, there are better men out there. But way too many men are evil, lazy and there to use you, economically or sexually, a man like that doesn't love you, he doesn't even know what love is, they literally walk over corpses if it in some way benefits them.
We honestly need to leave this "men are protectors" garbage in the past. It wasn't true before, and it isn't true now. Men are the biggest threat. I have and do feel WAY more protected and safe with women than I've ever felt with a man.
What an incredibly well presented look at the devastation of this kind of violence. Female athletes empowering themselves in Agnes's name gives me hope, Tirop's Angels…indeed! Condolences to all who loved this incredibly talented and beautiful world record athlete! Thank you for sharing this.
Sad loss to one of our upcoming bright star. The documentary has shown light to what our women go through under predators. Thanks Tirop Angels for changing lives and carrying the legacy of Our Star Agness Tirop ❤
What a tragic loss. She had a whole life and more wins ahead of her, but evil decided to end her life. How could the husband be granted bail when he was caught intially he was planning of escaping the country? I pray justice will be served and her family will have some kind of closure.
Great doc, thank you for raising the issue of gender-based violence. Women all around the world face violence perpetrated by the men who claim to love them. Rich, poor, young, old, white, Black, brown, athletes, disabled--no woman is immune. Sisters, we deserve better. RIP, Agnes. I'm sure she's proud of the important work being done in her name.
@@Bash70Men aren't killed by women at the rates women are killed by men. In fact men are predominantly killed by other men which makes fighting gender based violence just as important for those wanting to help men.
@@schmemmm Your argument is no different than when conservatives use black-on-black crime to deflect from police brutality. Maybe stick to the larger issue of violence than always reducing things down to divisive identity rhetoric
Bail should never have been given. Such a senseless and selfish act, may she rest in peace. This athlete and her colleagues are changing lives and paving the way for a better world. If only one side suffers and bears all the burden, even though none is required, then the other side if they have low character, will never bother to change. Full Accountability and justice is required.
RIP Agnes Tirop RIP Kevin Kiptum RIP Charles Kipsang You all have made your country so proud for the time you had lived. Keep running... You can run much lighter, longer, and higher without shoes now.
The agent is sadly right, -when someone is deep in a toxic DV, they can be very defensive of their abuser. Eventually they see the light, but by then its too late, they've suffered heavy trauma or lost their lives.
To turn up and run bare foot when she was much younger then the rest of the field shows you she was a special talent..I think Adidas should step in here and use there power to put things right or at least start making positive changes..Sad Story ❤
He was granted bail? Seriously??? Women have really suffered 😭 the fact that he killed the lady and the case is taking too long says a lot. He’s used her money to bribe his way out. Trust African police at your own risk. I’m just so angry now.
In the U.S., a family would be able to sue the "alleged" murderer in civil court and receive monetary award. That way, the "husband" would not be able to use Agnes' money for his defense. Does Kenya not have the same type of civil law?
I am sure it does,law is law everywhere in the world. The only problem is that in Africa, women dont mean much. There would be a lot of loopholes and favouritism towards MALE CHAUVINISM
Lack of education and obstinate cultural ideals will always be the arbiter to continued gender-based violence. Thank you so much for covering Agnes's story, Bloomberg. Just had it come across my recommended page. This is my first time hearing about Agnes's story. Absolutely hurt hearing her friends and family talk about losing her. Feels like losing your own distant sister. A beautiful and talented woman's life unfairly cut short due to entitled jealousy smh. It should not be the portion of any woman. May Agnes's legacy live on. Eternal champion. 💛 Love to Damaris and all other victims as well. May the system change and wishing all the continued success of the impact of Tirop's Angels.
Great job Tirop's Angels!!!! I found out about my rights through posters on walls and videos from people like you that I didnt deserve the abuse I was getting. If it wasnt for people like you educating others on their human rights a lot more would suffer.
This is so heartbreaking. Let's be careful ladies and never shy away from standing up for our rights and never accept anything less than what we deserve! Rest in peace Agnes and Damaris.
This is so informative, educational and informative documentary. I personally come from the athletic region kaptagat and what you have shared its very true, hope it becomes an eye opener and relevant authorities will take charge. Billion thanks for Tirop Angels for the incredible work they are doing. I'm praying that Justice will be served one day
Addidas and other top sports brands are not obligated or concerned about athletes' personal life but I think they're in the best placed to have a positive impact and can prevent such incidences
As a Nigerian and full blooded African, my heart is completely broken at this documentary. It hurts me even more when I heard the dad saying " the family wants the case in court closed, since it has taken up to 2 years and they have run out of resources." Seriously? So Kenyan government, Adidas, and of course, Agnes Angels left the family to fund the case or what? With all the athletes involved in Agnes Angels, I would have expected they make individual donations, and or also open a fund me accounts to raise funds for the prosecution of Ibrahim, the suspect. The parents lamenting the suspect uses the victim's money to sponsor a possible manipulation of the court proceedings bleeds my innermost soul.😭😭😭 What's ADIDAS doing about it? If Adidas did not notice her ordeal while still alive and of course, couldn't help her, what are they doing now that it is obvious she has been ultimately victimized? Can't adidas invest enough conspicuous interest to ensure the full justice is served to the monstrous Ibrahim? Certainly, the innocent poor Agness Jejet Tirop may not get the justice she deserves.😭😭😭😭 What a horrible world! 😭😭😭😭
her smile was so wide, bright and infectious....... F*** any men out there who prey on women thinking they are weak and taking advantage of their unrelenting love for us........ coming from a man and strong survivor of persistent exposure to constant domestic violence as a child
I’m sorry I do not believe the agent. Running was Agnes’s bread and butter. She would have listened to her manager and would not jeopardise her income. RIP Agnes Tirop
It is so sad and tragic. I live in South Africa and I know how little a women's life is worth in Africa. Women of Africa must stand up against their Governments and hold them accountable for shoddy legislation protecting killers. Here in SA, 'blade runner' Oscar Pistorius is about to go on parole after serving only half of his 13 years jail sentence for killing his girlfriend
Any woman who has been the victim of this brand of human rights violation knows how disappointing, frustrating and costly it is to heal and how rare it is to obtain anything close to “justice”. The world (because this happens in every type of area you can imagine) would rather make this a what-about-[insert other group] debate than actually seek and facilitate equity. I pray that women of color find peace and strength…period.
Sad story, a life taken because of a jealous man - and he’s not being held accountable to the highest extent as he should. I am a little confused as to what the company is supposed to do for domestic violent victims. Even as women in America, if a woman is getting beat at home, the company doesn’t step in (from my knowledge). If anything, the men from family, church, close social groups should have put hands and feet on that man for taking advantage of his wife.
Money, unfortunately. The courts are corrupt too. They'll drag peoceedings and take bribes. Absolutely no reason he should be able to use Agnes's assets as his own.
This is such a sad story may she continue resting in peace. As someone who works with victims of family and domestic violence, one this is certain.. all perpetrators are the same. Doesn't matter what race, age, rich, poor, educated or uneducated.. They are all driven by power and control. Its disgusting that he is out on bail to continue misusing her hard earned money while she lays buried. Her life was worthy of protection.
A tremendous loss to the world of sports. So, so sad. If only she had not gone back to that loser 😢😢😢 In life she was great but even greater in death. To see the women rise up to counteract violence against women in response to her death is powerful. Long live Tirop's Angels!!
Until y'all African parents stop brain washing your daughters into believing marriage is an accomplishment and pressuring them to marry, more of your them would end up like Agnes Such a talented and beautiful soul, loss for what?? RIP.
The manager said there was no indication she was in danger.. really? Everybody knew he attacked her and she needed to go to Italy to recovery. But as usual, it’s not easy to talk after, it is easy for them to wash their hands after a woman is dead and go figure if it is true Agnes told him what he said. He probably wants to wash his guilt. 🤬
I am so sorry that this incredible talented woman died. However, like many victims of domestic violence (the UK included), these relationships are complicated emotionally. Don't forget that a friend of Agnes' husband "persuaded" her to leave the camp to return to her matrimonial home. Who could have stopped her from returning?? Should she have been forcibly detained by her Manager? The police and social services in the UK could not prevent a lot of such abuse and this is in the so called Western enlightened Country! The steps that the Kenyan female athletes are taking to empower women in their community, are the only real productive outcome in this documentary.
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 I challenge to to get some education in the area of gender based violence, family violence and coercive control….. you statement though brief is very telling.
The age difference between the late Tirop and her husband tells it all the man must have had another family somewhere and he was only digging for gold in the name of love. When Tirop started noticing his mission she had to die because she couldn't be left to continue winning the races, and the dollars and her benefactor to go empty handed. This is very sad.
Too sad. Just as Agnes was making major waves on the track. She was one of my favourite athletes. Its shocking how many times she reported the violence with no measures taken to help her. Surely justice must prevail.
My deepest respect to all the women who are fighting back against the injustice and vileness of gender based violence. Time and time again we see ridiculously low sentences handed down or even no punishment at all.
Thank you for this documentary. Very sad for Agnes’ family and friends. Continue to sleep in peace Agnes. I pray for justice for the family. Thank you for raising the issue of gender based violence, may we all take this issue seriously and do all we can to protect women all over the world. Well done to these beautiful Kenyan women.
As sad as it is, I don’t think anyone can blame Agnes’ manager or Adidas for not getting involved. Even if they had knowledge of the abuse, it’s business vs personal life. We all have a moral compass so from that aspect, they could’ve done more, but we certainly cannot hold them accountable.
35:54 Keep telling them the truth, mama! They are trickersters!!! Beautiful ladies, focus on your money, leave these LOSERS alone. Yaani nimelia sana!! I am Tanzanian living abroad…much love to my Kenyan sisters❤️ Nawapenda sana. Focus on yourselves and your futures, leave these losers alone!!!!!!
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Thank you for covering the story.we need more of this case file
And now Rebecca Cheptegei… I don’t know how to express the pain and grief losing another wonderful soul. This should be stoped.
Sadly, violence against women is especially rampant in east Africa 😔
Actually it's more prevalent in Kenya.
In Uganda women have some level of protection from domestic violence by men.
Kenyan men are still backward, our Ugandan Olympian sister was murdered in Kenya.
I have seen stories where men treat women so bad, even widows are chased from their late husband's houses, such things are only still happening in Kenya without any authorities intervening.
The Kenyan Govt needs to step in and change these trends otherwise it's a bad stain on Kenya as a country.
@@kimemmahlee8328 say among this community very violent like the president and also some religions of fake peace
The authorities really do need to address this issue, otherwise the country will be viewed as an archaic, outdated backwater.
and still no justice for Agness till today
I have been sharing this clip nonstop. Agnes broke a world record and a beast broke her potential. We have to join hands to stop Gender Based violence, in Kenya, Nigeria and everywhere else.
The whole content of Africa, lt's really sad.
@@alicenjeri337what does content have to do with the Conitintent of Africa/ has 54 country each country is different.
@Hach-cn4bo I am a woman of colour and living in the Caribbean and I second that.
@@GwendolynWilliams-e1mThe evidence is there. Most do not have progressive societies advocating for the education and self-sufficiency of women. There's a lot of male entitlement in various cultures and traditions spread across the continent that enable gender-based violence to be prominent.
@@alicenjeri337it’s not only Africa 😢it’s also happening in Europe and America!!!it is happening all over the world 😢
It is sickening that her murderer was granted bail and even had the audacity to plead not guilty. There is a lack of remorse on his part. What a vile and cruel human being. Agnes deserved so much better and it's so heartbreaking that her story had to come to an end in such a tragic and senseless manner.
Right!? He could have bribed the judge. And to think he's using her money for this and to fatten himself?! Unbelievable! I just hope she gets justice.
Oh no that’s very sad 😔 she deserves better, am just heartbroken 💔
Coming to America as a refugee soon
Great comment Joy, I totally agree ❤️
And the fact that he's using her winning earnings to pay for his lawyers is an absolute slap in the face to her parents.
9 months later and Rebecca Cheptegi has died under similar circumstances. GBV needs stop
Why does this monster still access to agnes’ money. The court should seize the assets and hand them over to her parents, not let the monster who took her life continue to misuse the deceased. SHAME ON THE COURT.
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I agree. This was shocking to hear!
He must have forced her to have a joint account. Agnes' lawyers should ask the Bank to freeze it through the courts...
Indeed
The misogyny in African culture is real
Hooray to the woman who speaks at 28:50 and the sprit and strength she found to speak at the funeral and tell the truth of the shamefulness of gender-based violence--and actually violence in general. Hooray to the Kenyan women runners who are refusing to back down! So many people applaud women for "being strong" when those women are using their strength to take care of others. When women want to use their strength to take care of themselves, or when they dare ask care in return, to the selfish those women then become perceives ad "a problem." This is a problem the world over. Hooray to Kenyan women for ushering in change. Godspeed!!!
Well said!!!
I agree. She was amazing. And you are right about everything. Thank you!
the pain in Agnes’ father’s face is heartbreaking. i am so sorry they had to experience this and lose their child
mjb6839 that’s every parents nightmare , 😭
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They failed to take care of their child. If I had a daughter, I and her brothers would speak to her every day and she would not come close to any evil man.
@@masterlightjames950 - This sounds perfect on paper. Every umbrella parent thinks they can control every aspect of their child's life and you just CAN'T. She was 25 years old and traveling the world. There's no way you can be ubiquitous in your grown children's life. This is such a dreamy idea of parenting.
@@lhaire who's talking about control? Project much?
A tragic story. Your journalism has honoured the victim and showed the murderer for what he really is.
At least a documentary that doesn't focus on poverty like all the others. This is the way to go. Focus on real stories that have an impact
News Flash: Poverty does have an Impact for those who are or have suffered from it. I know this as a person who has suffered from it before. You can't pick and choose which parts of an Individual story/testimony are relevant. Proverty is what drives most people to succeed and break Generational curses.
@@srichey444I think you’re missing the point of the original comment. Certainly someone’s socioeconomic background is part of their identity, but too oftentimes it’s the main thing focused on in news coverage/ biographies of POC, which then creates a stereotypical myopic image of those people that overshadows the other parts of them that are just as relevant. It’s about perception.
@@Amanda-ee8oh I said what I said & I didn't miss any "point" when I said it. So move around....
Yup!! Even poverty is fed by major issues like this. Violent & irresponsible men.
@@srichey444you did miss the point
These women standing up for justice and autonomy bring me to tears. In the name of those murdered their voices are profoundly moving. Violence against women everywhere is an abomination!
Many people in Kenya excuse Gender-Based Violence with the irritating question of we have not heard the other side of the story...like what in the story would ever be enough reason to okay taking away human life?
That is the Kenyan way!
The moment I hear that it gets me angryv
That's everywhere on earth unfortunately.
He murdered her and was granted bail to spend her money. Which was her complaint in the first place (that he was wasting her money) All of her accounts should have been frozen until after the trial and the money should go to her parents. I am a parent of athletes and just the thought of this is terrifying. I pray for peace for all of those who loved her and justice for her. May her light burn brightly forever.
And now Uganda we are waking up to our own olympic runner Rebecca chiptegei. Looks like this is has been happening in Kenya. Our ladies should avoid these guys.
They just dont like it when the women gets empowered financially. RIP Agnes, Rebecca and all others
the fact that Agnes' money is going towards her killers' defence and not her own case against him is mind-boggling and heartbreaking
Fabulous tribute to Agnes and to the work of Tirop's Angels. I felt so sad for her family who seemed like wonderful, kind people. I hope that the work that Tirop's Angels are doing will help to stop this abuse in the future.
One can only hope but I have my doubts. As long as men are allowed to abuse women nothing will change.
Unfortunately they don't care about us.They keep failing us
This is fantastic journalism 👏🏽 Thank you for honouring Agnes and her legacy and bringing attention to gender based violence. Asante sana from Kenya 🇰🇪
Agnes was only 25 years old💔 and this happened in 2021, so recent💔
To die at the hands of a man she loved & married at such a young age is truly heartbreaking.
its called male worship....and blck women in particular, worship marriage...
@@fin2643idk how u got that from this comment and this is victim blamey
😔😪🥺😕"i wonder who else is behind this 🤔 🤨😣😪 very heart breaking 💔 😢
@@fin2643that’s untrue. Instead it’s pressured upon us, particularly African women, to marry young and start a family.
@@ChristinaKaeLoveNot particularly African women but women period. Society has imposed onto women that marriage is the most important achievement for them.
I can feel the pain in Agnes' brother's eyes fr. Such a tragedy😢
It's his job to protect his sister. This whole situation is based on culture and abuse of women. Men are often seen as more valuable than women. The fact that he still has all of her money is disgusting. I hope all women being abused can speak out and seek help.
The runner who spoke at the funeral has such a genuine personality that makes her so familiar and extremely comfortable to listen to. It's heart breaking what happened to Agnes. Her brother is completely shattered. Absolutely sad 💔
This is a touching documentary about Agnes Tirop and focuses on the bigger problem currently facing thousands of women in Kenya. Gender based violence must stop!
Tirop's Angels and other bodies that enable women to speak up should be funded and allow women to speak up and leave these sort of relationships.
Kenya is becoming a hotbed of men that manipulate and use women for their money or with the promise of assisting the women with a job or income.
Women have rights and the justice system should enforce these rights. Its unfortunate her murderer was granted bail. I hope the family and loved ones get the justice that is deserved.
Rest in peace Agnes Tirop. You'll never be forgotten 💐💐💐
That’s all Kenya ever been
The way her friends/competitors told that story of her beating them made me feel soooo proud as if I personally knew her
How can he get bailed out yet it clearly showed he did it? Such people shouldn’t be out, he should be kept locked up for life… The family needs CLOSURE, the accounts should have been frozen so he got no access to Agnes’s hard earned money. This is so heartbreaking.
My thoughts exactly. There should have been no bail and he should have been barred from access to the money. This is a terrible failure on the part of the Kenyan courts and other authorities.
That's Africa a whole other country that does not recognize abuse and even child molestation like the US🤷🏾♀️
Sadly, that's just how the Kenyan justice system works. Or fails to.
Tragic for him to be using the victims money to buy his freedom. May justice prevail for Agnes.
We are talking about Africa...nothing will happen to him...family members need to handle him.
Hope justice prevail 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
It won’t. It’s Kenya, males run things over there.
@@Nithinithinithhey, mond your country's business. You don't know what happens here.
@@availanila yaa mimi ndo nilizaliwa na kulelewa Kenya sijui ni nini inaendelea. Mbuzi wewe. How about you actually grow up and take a stance against this type of violence that women in your country face on a daily basis?
THIS IS THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY THAT I HAVE SEEN THAT'S NOT FOCUSSING ON AFRICAN 'POVERTY' TELLING THE WORLD 🌍🌎 ON HOW WE ARE POOR.
Thank you for telling her story.... as a track fun from Uganda... Agnes' death was bitter.
Continued comfort to the family.
What a tragedy
And now we have another. Sigh. RIP Rebecca
I find it very hard to believe that Agnes told her agent to stay out of her business. He just doesn't want any culpability.
Exactly these agents only have 2 interest and that’s themselves and money in opposite order
I just read an article where he stated that he doesn't run a charity, that he is not the Red Cross, his business is making money. He also said that if he had interfered with their relationship, he was gonna lose her as a client and somebody else would have made the money.
What was he supposed to have done?? Provide her 24/7 armed security guards on the 0.005% chance she would be murdered? It's insane to blame anybody but the murderer.
@@Anamer22 So appalling!
Well, to tell you the truth, and putting feelings of sadness aside, there’s more responsibility for her family than for her agent.
Ladies.. once you leave.. do not return!
Femicide is beyond terrifying, we need to all address the issue and stand loudly against it 😢❤
Her parents are so dignified - I feel for them
Thank you for highlighting Agnes' story. She was a great asset to Kenya & the long-distance athletic world. Thank you, Agnes Angels, for the wonderful work you are doing to End Gender Based Violence .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💐
End violence.
This is a heartbreaking story. A huge loss to Kenya and the world as a whole. I pray that Agnes' family find justice and that there won't be future victims like her. Tirop's Angels is doing amazing work.
There are loads of Agnes all over Africa. Women should speak up in situations like this. A young life cut short out of jealousy and greed. May Agnes soul continue to rest in peace.
She did speak up! Nobody helped her and then she was killed. This is a societal issue.
@@sabias3932It really is! As a Nigerian, I personally know women whose parents have asked them to return back to marriages where they were being abused and cheated on. The people around Agnes failed her. First, she was never raised with the skills to want better for herself and to stand up for herself, second, if you actually look deeper into it, you will find out that her parents are probably lying about how much they knew about her involvement with her killer and her abuse up to her death. It's a cold world out there for a black woman, but it's even colder because our communities don't care to protect us.
There’s one in Cameroon who just died last week beaten to death by her husband while there were bystanders
In Namibia they say if your man doesn't beat you, it means he doesn't care about you. They say it means he isn't emotionally invested enough to give a toss if he never beats you. That is black male culture for you
@@lynnd.5135 This is a global problem. Its a male problem as most cultures promote the comfort of men over the safety of women. Besides, Namibia is not all of the Black people. You guys need to stop generalizing like we are a monolith.
Great story .Great emotion .Clean cinematography...More power to the Kenyan woman!
@@SimonZimmermann82The original comment was referring to a nationality. What you are referring to is a race. There is a big difference.
he should know the difference.
🙃bye@@SimonZimmermann82
@@SimonZimmermann82 Aw. You’ll be ok, little buddy
@@Time_Is_Left ha, that's what I tell the minority garbage guy
This is so sad. A man who is supposed to love and protect you, not abuse you then murder's you. They want to control your money and your life. These men are just weak and callous. He should spend the rest of his life in prison. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul Rest in Peace□
Not in prison eating tax money. But prison without food and no water!
@@Flower-ck2bs I concur.
He never loved her. He loved her money exploiting her talent unfortunately.
So important to inform women and educate your daughters about these type of men and to leave with any signs of red flags even if you love him, a broken heart can be healed, there are better men out there. But way too many men are evil, lazy and there to use you, economically or sexually, a man like that doesn't love you, he doesn't even know what love is, they literally walk over corpses if it in some way benefits them.
We honestly need to leave this "men are protectors" garbage in the past. It wasn't true before, and it isn't true now. Men are the biggest threat. I have and do feel WAY more protected and safe with women than I've ever felt with a man.
Having gone to school in Iten. This really breaks my Heart. Thanks to Tirop Angles for what they are doing. They have potentially saved other lives.
What an incredibly well presented look at the devastation of this kind of violence. Female athletes empowering themselves in Agnes's name gives me hope, Tirop's Angels…indeed! Condolences to all who loved this incredibly talented and beautiful world record athlete! Thank you for sharing this.
Sad loss to one of our upcoming bright star. The documentary has shown light to what our women go through under predators. Thanks Tirop Angels for changing lives and carrying the legacy of Our Star Agness Tirop ❤
What a tragic loss. She had a whole life and more wins ahead of her, but evil decided to end her life. How could the husband be granted bail when he was caught intially he was planning of escaping the country? I pray justice will be served and her family will have some kind of closure.
Did you forget? It’s Kenya.
Here after hearing about Rebecca Cheptegei 💔 I hope they are somewhere in paradise running together freely
Great doc, thank you for raising the issue of gender-based violence.
Women all around the world face violence perpetrated by the men who claim to love them. Rich, poor, young, old, white, Black, brown, athletes, disabled--no woman is immune. Sisters, we deserve better.
RIP, Agnes. I'm sure she's proud of the important work being done in her name.
Men all over the world are also treated with violence from women.
Or maybe it's not a gender issue and just terrible people being terrible? Do you say the same thing when women do terrible things?
@@Bash70Men aren't killed by women at the rates women are killed by men. In fact men are predominantly killed by other men which makes fighting gender based violence just as important for those wanting to help men.
@@schmemmm Your argument is no different than when conservatives use black-on-black crime to deflect from police brutality. Maybe stick to the larger issue of violence than always reducing things down to divisive identity rhetoric
@@Bash70 This is a video honoring the lives of women, some of whom lost their lives to violent men in IPV and DV situations.
Here now after the tragic and violent death of Rebecca Cheptegei. Breaks my heart to no end.
She had class, elegance, beauty, and a champion runner.
Bail should never have been given. Such a senseless and selfish act, may she rest in peace. This athlete and her colleagues are changing lives and paving the way for a better world. If only one side suffers and bears all the burden, even though none is required, then the other side if they have low character, will never bother to change. Full Accountability and justice is required.
RIP Agnes Tirop
RIP Kevin Kiptum
RIP Charles Kipsang
You all have made your country so proud for the time you had lived.
Keep running... You can run much lighter, longer, and higher without shoes now.
Now Rebecca 😢😢😢
Thank you for sharing Agnes story. It's sad we lost another young heroine in GBV.
I was devastated upon learning of the tragic death of Agnes Tirop. She was a great athlete. May her soul rest in peace.
The agent is sadly right, -when someone is deep in a toxic DV, they can be very defensive of their abuser. Eventually they see the light, but by then its too late, they've suffered heavy trauma or lost their lives.
The report said she asked for help of her family and her manager.
@@AmateurAthleteAllDayI think you don’t understand the complexity of coercive control…….she left the camp to go back to him. Sadly that is common.
To turn up and run bare foot when she was much younger then the rest of the field shows you she was a special talent..I think Adidas should step in here and use there power to put things right or at least start making positive changes..Sad Story ❤
Exactly. Adidas should have definitely stepped in.
@@issafulaI agree. They must have a lot of influence in developing countries.
He was granted bail? Seriously??? Women have really suffered 😭 the fact that he killed the lady and the case is taking too long says a lot. He’s used her money to bribe his way out. Trust African police at your own risk. I’m just so angry now.
EXACTLY 😢
Sad
I suppose it’s African men, defending and supporting other African men.
May Agnes’s soul rest in peace and her family be comforted.Thanks to the Tripod’s Angel for being the voice to the voiceless!
No Agnes should haunt him till he breaths his last. She shouldn’t let him have it easy after taking her precious life for granted.
In the U.S., a family would be able to sue the "alleged" murderer in civil court and receive monetary award. That way, the "husband" would not be able to use Agnes' money for his defense. Does Kenya not have the same type of civil law?
Unfortunately, that nation doesn't.
I am sure it does,law is law everywhere in the world. The only problem is that in Africa, women dont mean much. There would be a lot of loopholes and favouritism towards MALE CHAUVINISM
Came here after Rebecca Cheptegei. When will the world wake up and protect these women.
Crazy that another one in the same country just happened.
Lack of education and obstinate cultural ideals will always be the arbiter to continued gender-based violence. Thank you so much for covering Agnes's story, Bloomberg. Just had it come across my recommended page. This is my first time hearing about Agnes's story. Absolutely hurt hearing her friends and family talk about losing her. Feels like losing your own distant sister. A beautiful and talented woman's life unfairly cut short due to entitled jealousy smh. It should not be the portion of any woman. May Agnes's legacy live on. Eternal champion. 💛
Love to Damaris and all other victims as well. May the system change and wishing all the continued success of the impact of Tirop's Angels.
Great job Tirop's Angels!!!! I found out about my rights through posters on walls and videos from people like you that I didnt deserve the abuse I was getting. If it wasnt for people like you educating others on their human rights a lot more would suffer.
I am crying watching this.Thank you for honoring Agnes’s life.
Thank you for the brilliant documentary. Respect! RIP Agnes
This is so heartbreaking. Let's be careful ladies and never shy away from standing up for our rights and never accept anything less than what we deserve! Rest in peace Agnes and Damaris.
This is so informative, educational and informative documentary. I personally come from the athletic region kaptagat and what you have shared its very true, hope it becomes an eye opener and relevant authorities will take charge. Billion thanks for Tirop Angels for the incredible work they are doing. I'm praying that Justice will be served one day
Addidas and other top sports brands are not obligated or concerned about athletes' personal life but I think they're in the best placed to have a positive impact and can prevent such incidences
How
I really don't see how a company making shoes should somehow protect women from their husbands.
@@ggurks I don't mean protecting but maybe help create awarenesses coz it's a mutual benefit
@@ggurksdo you really believe that’s all they do. Of course they have influence over governments. They bring a lot of money into developing countries.
As a Nigerian and full blooded African, my heart is completely broken at this documentary.
It hurts me even more when I heard the dad saying " the family wants the case in court closed, since it has taken up to 2 years and they have run out of resources."
Seriously?
So Kenyan government, Adidas, and of course, Agnes Angels left the family to fund the case or what?
With all the athletes involved in Agnes Angels, I would have expected they make individual donations, and or also open a fund me accounts to raise funds for the prosecution of Ibrahim, the suspect.
The parents lamenting the suspect uses the victim's money to sponsor a possible manipulation of the court proceedings bleeds my innermost soul.😭😭😭
What's ADIDAS doing about it?
If Adidas did not notice her ordeal while still alive and of course, couldn't help her, what are they doing now that it is obvious she has been ultimately victimized?
Can't adidas invest enough conspicuous interest to ensure the full justice is served to the monstrous Ibrahim?
Certainly, the innocent poor Agness Jejet Tirop may not get the justice she deserves.😭😭😭😭
What a horrible world! 😭😭😭😭
So heartbreaking 😭😭😭
her smile was so wide, bright and infectious....... F*** any men out there who prey on women thinking they are weak and taking advantage of their unrelenting love for us........ coming from a man and strong survivor of persistent exposure to constant domestic violence as a child
She was Stunningly Beautiful and has such a Wonderful Family. RIP Beloved Agnes. 🤧🙏🏽🤎 ✝️
This kid was too young to be married to such an old man, double her age, and it was done secretly. This was quite devastating 😭😭
I’m sorry I do not believe the agent. Running was Agnes’s bread and butter. She would have listened to her manager and would not jeopardise her income. RIP Agnes Tirop
A difficult but beautifully done documentary. I wept for the brother and the rest of her family. May justice come through
Why is everyone blaming her manager and it's clearly her boyfriend who finished her and her country that never gave her justice ?
As a Kenyan, this is really disturbing.
Agnes Tirop: Always a champion🏆
It is so sad and tragic. I live in South Africa and I know how little a women's life is worth in Africa. Women of Africa must stand up against their Governments and hold them accountable for shoddy legislation protecting killers. Here in SA, 'blade runner' Oscar Pistorius is about to go on parole after serving only half of his 13 years jail sentence for killing his girlfriend
Any woman who has been the victim of this brand of human rights violation knows how disappointing, frustrating and costly it is to heal and how rare it is to obtain anything close to “justice”. The world (because this happens in every type of area you can imagine) would rather make this a what-about-[insert other group] debate than actually seek and facilitate equity. I pray that women of color find peace and strength…period.
Sad story, a life taken because of a jealous man - and he’s not being held accountable to the highest extent as he should. I am a little confused as to what the company is supposed to do for domestic violent victims. Even as women in America, if a woman is getting beat at home, the company doesn’t step in (from my knowledge). If anything, the men from family, church, close social groups should have put hands and feet on that man for taking advantage of his wife.
This is so sad because Rebecca Cheptegei was also killed due to gender based violence.
Thank you so much for reporting on this. Beautifully done.
Why would he be granted bail with all that overwhelming evidence.
Money, unfortunately. The courts are corrupt too. They'll drag peoceedings and take bribes. Absolutely no reason he should be able to use Agnes's assets as his own.
This is such a sad story may she continue resting in peace. As someone who works with victims of family and domestic violence, one this is certain.. all perpetrators are the same. Doesn't matter what race, age, rich, poor, educated or uneducated.. They are all driven by power and control.
Its disgusting that he is out on bail to continue misusing her hard earned money while she lays buried. Her life was worthy of protection.
A tremendous loss to the world of sports. So, so sad. If only she had not gone back to that loser 😢😢😢 In life she was great but even greater in death. To see the women rise up to counteract violence against women in response to her death is powerful. Long live Tirop's Angels!!
People can say whatever but men are threatened by the success of their women.
Very true!
Sorry to say that I didn't know her name. And I'm sorry to learn of her this way 😔
Until y'all African parents stop brain washing your daughters into believing marriage is an accomplishment and pressuring them to marry, more of your them would end up like Agnes
Such a talented and beautiful soul, loss for what??
RIP.
The manager said there was no indication she was in danger.. really? Everybody knew he attacked her and she needed to go to Italy to recovery. But as usual, it’s not easy to talk after, it is easy for them to wash their hands after a woman is dead and go figure if it is true Agnes told him what he said. He probably wants to wash his guilt. 🤬
So very sad 😞 she brought so much positivity, she doesn’t deserve this .I like her . Beautiful and has a fighting , positive spirit about her .
Great story, but It's So traggic that Agnes had to die so young. As a Kenyan I feel so sad
Black women interested in being managers and trainers - WE NEED YOU!
I am a trainer...how can I get you?
I am in South Africa and I’m so touched and sad about this. We are also suffering from the same issues of gander based violence.
I am so sorry that this incredible talented woman died. However, like many victims of domestic violence (the UK included), these relationships are complicated emotionally. Don't forget that a friend of Agnes' husband "persuaded" her to leave the camp to return to her matrimonial home. Who could have stopped her from returning?? Should she have been forcibly detained by her Manager? The police and social services in the UK could not prevent a lot of such abuse and this is in the so called Western enlightened Country! The steps that the Kenyan female athletes are taking to empower women in their community, are the only real productive outcome in this documentary.
I hear a lot of excuses
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 I challenge to to get some education in the area of gender based violence, family violence and coercive control…..
you statement though brief is very telling.
Same here in Kenya, no one would force her to stay at the training camp if she didn't want to, the law would protect her choice to return.
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677i hear what they're saying, it's never so simple
@@melonie_peppers what is @healingandgrowth-infp4677 saying that you are “ hearing” ….. I heard different
Great content. More such documentaries would be great
One Kenyan that I have never stopped mourning for. This angel was taken away from the world for no reason. Her story will live forever.
I remember when this case happened. Thank you for this video.
When did it happen is so painful 😢
@@milkahwaitherero This happened in 2021.
The age difference between the late Tirop and her husband tells it all the man must have had another family somewhere and he was only digging for gold in the name of love. When Tirop started noticing his mission she had to die because she couldn't be left to continue winning the races, and the dollars and her benefactor to go empty handed. This is very sad.
How is he out on bail when he confessed???? absolutely unacceptable!!!! Her Brother knows what needs to be done!
And he is spending her money
Too sad. Just as Agnes was making major waves on the track. She was one of my favourite athletes. Its shocking how many times she reported the violence with no measures taken to help her. Surely justice must prevail.
My deepest respect to all the women who are fighting back against the injustice and vileness of gender based violence. Time and time again we see ridiculously low sentences handed down or even no punishment at all.
Thank you for this documentary. Very sad for Agnes’ family and friends. Continue to sleep in peace Agnes. I pray for justice for the family. Thank you for raising the issue of gender based violence, may we all take this issue seriously and do all we can to protect women all over the world. Well done to these beautiful Kenyan women.
As sad as it is, I don’t think anyone can blame Agnes’ manager or Adidas for not getting involved. Even if they had knowledge of the abuse, it’s business vs personal life. We all have a moral compass so from that aspect, they could’ve done more, but we certainly cannot hold them accountable.
So sorry to her parents for losing such a beautiful woman 😢
35:54 Keep telling them the truth, mama! They are trickersters!!! Beautiful ladies, focus on your money, leave these LOSERS alone. Yaani nimelia sana!! I am Tanzanian living abroad…much love to my Kenyan sisters❤️ Nawapenda sana. Focus on yourselves and your futures, leave these losers alone!!!!!!
What a tragic loss. May the perpetrator face the full force of the Law. Justice will prevail.