Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei Dies After Fire Attack by Boyfriend

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in an attack in her home. It was the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country, where activists have warned of a femicide epidemic. The 33-year-old long distance runner died at about 5:30 AM (0230 ...