A church wedding slated for Saturday in Kapsoiyo, Bomet County, was called off at the last minute after the bride-to-be pleaded with the planning committee for additional time to make her decision.

According to Pastor Clement Chalulot of the Kapsoiyo Africa Gospel Church (AGC), the celebration was canceled despite the groom's family having paid the dowry, three cows, and other criteria.

PHOTO | COURTESY Nelly Chepkoech

Nelly Chepkoech allegedly called off her wedding in order to "make up her mind."Chepkoech claims the wedding was just 'postponed' and clarifies the events of Saturday.

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In a press conference, Nelly denied canceling the wedding and claimed that the presiding reverend had told them of delays in getting critical documents.

She said she was looking forward to her wedding and accused the reverend of requesting a postponement.

“I am 23 years old. It was supposed to be my wedding today, but yesterday we were told the wedding could not go on as there were delays in some letters. We were waiting for the day like never before. I am at home with my parents and other people,” said Nelly.

PHOTO | COURTESY Nelly Chepkoech and her father

“I have not run away. Everyone was in tears, but some people are hurt. We were told the wedding had been postponed. We had planned the wedding since March this year. The reverend said we wait for the day. I am ready for the day that will be set,” she stated.

Pastor Chalulot, who also chaired the wedding organizing committee, expressed disappointment at the last-minute cancellation.

He revealed that suspicions were raised when Nelly failed to produce a copy of her ID to process the marriage certificate.