The Latest Breaking News from Rebecca Cheptegei

Voices: Gisele Pelicot’s ‘descent into hell’ shows once again why women are so furious

Angry? You bet. The real question is: Why aren’t you?

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe

Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was killed in September, with her former partner accused of setting her on fire.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

‘Will I be next?’: Fear haunts Kenyan women athletes after Cheptegei murder

At least four professional female runners have been murdered by their intimate male partners since 2021.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Killed In Gender-Based Violence

Tragic death of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei in Kenya reignites conversation on gender-based violence, sparking calls for action.

Top News · Sep 13, 2024

Alleged killer of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies

In tonight's edition: The man accused of setting Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on fire and snuffing her promising life out has died. Also, a group of women with Congolese mothers and Belgian fathers take on the Belgian state: they've appealed an earlier ruling against their case, which accused the…

France 24 · Sep 10, 2024

“Never Rest In Peace”: Olympic Runner’s Ex-Boyfriend Dies After Setting Her On Fire

Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who was accused of setting the Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, succumbed to the injuries he suffered during the attack. The post “Never Rest In Peace”: Olympic Runner’s Ex-Boyfriend Dies After Setting Her On Fire first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Sep 10, 2024

Man accused of setting Rebecca Cheptegei on fire dies of burns

NEW DELHI: A man suspected of dousing Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei with gasoline, which led to her death a few days later, has passed away from burns received in the incident, according to the Kenyan hospital where he received treatment.

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2024

Man accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns

A Kenyan hospital says a man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Man accused of killing Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei ‘dies from burns’

The alleged killer also died of burn injuries, hospital says

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Rebecca Cheptegei: Olympic runner's ex-boyfriend accused of setting her on fire 'also dead'

The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has reportedly died in hospital from burns sustained during the attack.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024