The Ugandan man, Dickson Ndiema, accused of killing Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire, died from burns sustained during the attack.
According to reports, gender-based violence remains a significant issue across Africa, with an estimated 20,000 women killed due to such violence in 2022 alone.
Women’s rights campaigns expressed shock at Cheptegei's death, highlighting a troubling trend of increasing violence against women in Kenya and throughout Africa.
World Athletics expressed its sorrow at Cheptegei's death, underscoring the need for action against domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
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