Alleged Attacker of Rebecca Cheptegei Dies

The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has died from burns he sustained during a brutal attack on September 1, where he allegedly doused her in petrol and set her on fire. Cheptegei, 33, suffered over 75% burns and succumbed to her injuries four days later. This incident has drawn attention to the rising incidence of gender-based violence in Kenya, where Cheptegei is the third elite female athlete to be killed since 2021. Rights groups highlight that many female athletes face exploitation and violence due to the financial allure of their success. The tragic events have sparked widespread anger and sorrow, emphasizing the urgent need to address domestic violence in the region.