Kenyan athlete Dickson Ndiema burned alive his girlfriend, Rebecca Cheptegei. His partner, who is also an athlete and competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was hospitalized in Kenya.
The events happened this Sunday. Cheptegei’s partner sneaked into his house in Trans-Nzoia County and waited for his partner and children to return. He then doused it with petrol and set it on fire. Cheptegei is admitted in critical condition and is suffering burns over 80% of his body.
Police say the couple had “constant family arguments”The case is under investigation by law enforcement as the family seeks justice for Rebecca.
Uganda Olympic Committee president Donald Rukare asked for prayers for the marathon runner’s “full recovery”.
“Let’s all say NO to violence, especially against women. It is totally unacceptable and we condemn this totally unjustified attack. Together, let’s stand up against violence,” he wrote in a message on X.
