The funeral for Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died in Kenya, will take place on September 14 in Bukwo, Uganda. The 33-year-old marathon runner was set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, in a brutal act of domestic violence. Cheptegei, who had competed in the Paris Olympics, succumbed to her injuries four days after the attack, having suffered burns to over 80% of her body. Her two children, aged 9 and 11, witnessed the horrific event.
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Rebecca Cheptegei’s death has sparked widespread grief and outrage, highlighting the prevalence of gender-based violence in Kenya. This marks the third instance of a female athlete being killed by her partner in the country since 2021. In response, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressed sorrow and emphasized the need for stronger safeguarding measures to protect female athletes from abuse.
The city of Paris announced plans to honor Cheptegei by naming a sports facility after her, while the United Nations condemned the violent murder, urging more attention to the global issue of gender-based violence. Rebecca Cheptegei was not only a record-holding athlete but also a sergeant in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and talent.
