The athlete had lately moved to be nearer Kenyan training facilities, and Kenyan police have verified that
BREAKING NEWS💔💔
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/ZdxmZ3wDuE— UGANDA ATHLETICS FEDERATION🇺🇬🇺🇬 UAF (@UgaAthletics2) September 5, 2024
she was assaulted at her home in western Trans Nzoia County, according to Daily Mail. In an interview with reporters, the runner’s father,
Joseph Cheptegei, said that just before to the purported assault, the couple in the tiny village of Endebess was bickering over his daughter’s property.
Cheptegei Sr. told The Star, “They were just friends, and I wonder why he wanted to take away things belonging to my daughter.”
According to the police, during the argument, Cheptegei’s boyfriend purchased a can of gasoline, poured it on her, and lit her on fire. At the site of the crime,
