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Cheptegei arson attack in Kenya highlights growing pattern of domestic violence

Cheptegei arson attack in Kenya highlights growing pattern of domestic violence

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-09-03 22:05:42

The news of a Ugandan long-distance athlete being hospitalised in Kenya after being set on fire by her partner spread like a wildfire on Monday.

Many may not have even heard of Rebecca Cheptegei who was part of the 25-member team at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games prior to this week.

Cheptegei had recently returned to Kenya following the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she represented Uganda in the marathon and finished 48th.

She also took part in the 2021 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand held in 2022, winning gold in the Up and…

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