By Canadian Press

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute

Sep 4, 2024 | 11:56 PM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after sustaining 80% burns on her body due to an attack by her partner.

A spokesperson at the hospital, Owen Menach, confirmed her death on Thursday. Cheptegei was receiving treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city.

Evelyne Musambi, The Associated Press

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