Uganda holds funeral for slain Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandans gathered on Saturday to pay tribute to Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya less than a month after her return from the Paris Games. The 33-year-old succumbed to her injuries last week, sparking outrage over gender-based violence in East Africa and worldwide.

Sep 14, 2024 - 17:00
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Uganda holds funeral for slain Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei
Ugandans gathered on Saturday to pay tribute to Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya less than a month after her return from the Paris Games. The 33-year-old succumbed to her injuries last week, sparking outrage over gender-based violence in East Africa and worldwide.

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