Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei’s coffin arrives home ahead of burial

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STORY: :: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s coffin

is brought to her hometown ahead of her burial

:: Cheptegei died after allegedly being doused in petrol and set alight by her former partner

:: September 14, 2024

:: Bukwo, Uganda

Cheptegei had recently returned from the Paris Olympics and finished 44th in the women’s marathon. This was her first participation in the Olympic Games, marking a significant milestone in her athletic career.

Soldiers from Uganda’s People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) carried her coffin into a holding room at the municipal council grounds in Bukwo, accompanied by the UPDF brass band playing instruments.

A soldier held a gold-plated plaque with Rebecca Cheptegei’s name and date of birth, while another marched with a framed photo of her. She is due to be buried on Saturday with full military honors.

Cheptegei’s death has deepened calls for action against gender-based violence in Kenya and beyond.

A 2022 government survey reported that nearly 34% of Kenyan women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence, with married women at particular risk.

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