The tragic death of Rebecca Cheptegei, resulting from a horrific attack by her partner, has spotlighted the alarming rates of gender-based violence against female athletes in the region.
Reactions from the Ugandan military and local leaders underscored the severity of the crime, with the Bukwo resident district commissioner declaring, 'We condemn in the strongest terms the manner in which Rebecca died.'
The ceremony highlighted the need for urgent reforms, as Cheptegei's death is part of a disturbing trend, marking her as the fourth female athlete killed by partners in Kenya.
The somber funeral and the accompanying activist march in Eldoret illustrated the demand for urgent action against gender-based violence in both Kenya and Uganda.
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