Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Domestic Violence Attack by Boyfriend

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after a domestic violence attack in Kenya.

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Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei tragically passed away after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, during a domestic dispute. 

The horrific incident occurred at her home in Western Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, leaving Cheptegei with severe burns covering 75% of her body.

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Cheptegei represented Uganda in the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing 44th in the women’s marathon event. Authorities report that the attack stemmed from a land ownership disagreement. 

Ndiema, who also suffered burn injuries, is being treated at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.

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The tragedy echoes previous incidents involving athletes in Kenya, such as the murders of Agnes Tirop in 2021 and Damaris Mutua in 2022, both linked to domestic violence.

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