Rebecca Cheptegei: Kenyans mourn the death of an athlete who was burned by her husband

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died
Cheptegei died while receiving treatment for 80 percent burns after being attacked by her Kenyan boyfriend Dickson Ndiema.
The athlete passed away while plans were underway to fly him to Nairobi for special treatment

In a sad state of affairs, the athlete of Uganda Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died.

According to The New Vision newspaper, the athlete died from the injuries he sustained after being set on fire by his lover in a brutal attack.

Where was Cheptegei attacked?

The incident happened at his home in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, where he was living and training.

Cheptegei, who recently competed in the women's marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics, suffered severe burns over 80% of her body.

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The attack is allegedly carried out by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, during a heated argument.

It is said that Ndiema ambushed Cheptegei as he was returning home from church, doused him with petrol and set him on fire.

Where did Cheptegei die?

Despite receiving intensive care at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital there EldoretCheptegei's injuries resulted in death.

He died while arrangements were being made for him to be transported to Nairobi for special treatment.

His tragic death is a great loss to the world of sports and his country Uganda.

Social media users sent their condolences to the bereaved family, with many calling for justice.

Sorry to the Cheptegei family

Sam Tindimwebwa:

“It is very sad that Uganda is losing such a talented woman. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.”

Flora Aber

“So sad, what a great loss for Muganda! Ooh, may his soul rest in eternal peace.”

Odongo Isaac:

“Do we always have to control our anger, this is very bad. May his soul rest in peace.”

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