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Rebecca Cheptegei’s killing highlights dangers of femicide in Kenya
AFPThe murder of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by her former partner has reignited calls for stronger action against femicide in Kenya.The 33-year-old Ugandan...
Rebecca Cheptegei: Funeral of Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner takes place
Thousands of people have attended the funeral of Rebecca Cheptegei, in Uganda.The Olympian marathon runner was killed by her ex-partner, following a dispute...
Rebecca Cheptegei: Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-boyfriend to be buried
EPAAttacks on women have become a major concern in Kenya. In 2022 at least 34% of women said they had experienced physical violence,...
Rebecca Cheptegei: Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies
The former boyfriend of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after he set her on fire, has himself died after succumbing to burns,...