Ugandan Olympic Star Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend in Kenya!

Rebecca chepi a celebrated Ugandan marathon runner tragically lost her life after being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya the incident occurred in curo trans Zoya County where chpi lived and trained the attack which stemm from an argument over land ownership resulted in severe burns covering more than 75% of her body despite being rushed to Mah teaching and referral hospital she succumbed her injuries due to multiple organ failure CHP Dei was not only known for her remarkable athletic career but also for her resilience and dedication to her sport she represented Uganda in the 2024 Olympics and competed in the marathon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest her death has sent shock waves across the sports Community both in Uganda and globally as it underscores the growing issue of violence against female athletes her murder is part of a troubling Trend in East Africa afca where female athletes face increasing violence and exploitation particularly those who gain Fame and financial success the deaths of fellow athletes like Agnes Tyro in 2021 and dears mucha in 2022 have drawn attention to the vulnerabilities these women face often at the hands of Partners or acquaintances both Tyro and mucha were also victims of brutal domestic violence raising calls for stronger protection of women in Sports advocacy groups such as tyr's Angels a nonprofit organization formed after Agnes tyr's death had condemned chepi's murder and urged Swift Justice the group's mission is to combat domestic violence and provide support for female athletes many in the Athletics Community including Ugandan Olympic officials and Kenyon Sports Authorities have expressed grief and outrage over chepi's death emphasizing the need for stronger measures to protect women and prevent such tragic incidents chepi's Legacy as an athlete is one of perseverance strength and determination her death is a tragic reminder of the ongoing struggles female athletes face not just in terms of their careers but also in securing their safety in their personal lives