Summary
- Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was attacked and set on fire by her former boyfriend, leading to her death
- Her brutal killing underscored the high levels of violence against women in Kenya, with several female athletes being victims in recent years
- Cheptegei’s funeral is set to take place in Bukwo, near the Kenyan border, amidst mourning and shock over her tragic death
- Attacks on women have become a major concern in Kenya, with female athletes being increasingly vulnerable due to their independence