Summary
- Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was tragically murdered by her partner in Kenya, leading to a global outpouring of tributes.
- Ugandans paid their respects at her funeral in her family village, where officials, relatives, and residents gathered to honor her.
- Cheptegei, a sergeant in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, was hailed as a heroine and remembered for her contribution to athletics.
- The brutal attack highlights the ongoing issue of femicide in the region, with activists calling attention to gender-based violence.