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Uganda holds funeral for murdered Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

Uganda holds funeral for murdered Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

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Rebecca Cheptegei, a 33-year-old Ugandan Olympian, died after being set on fire by her former partner, Kenyan Dickson Ndiema Marangach, in Kenya. The incident occurred last week, and Cheptegei succumbed to severe burns. Cheptegei was a member of Uganda's armed forces, holding the rank of sergeant, according to a military spokesman. Thousands attended her funeral in Bukwo, where military officers played a prominent role. The funeral was an emotional event, with athletes, family, and others delivering eulogies.

Kipchumba Murkomen
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
1. She embodied the admirable spirit of resilience, selflessness, generosity and hard work, which worked together to catapult her to international glory.
2. Let us say the truth. It is not true that we did not know even in the local community that Rebecca was facing family problems.
3. We are guilty as [a] government, but also the community is guilty.
Bessie Modest Ajilong
1. As leaders, we saw Cheptegei as an inspiration.
Rachel Kamweru
1. We don't want this to happen to any other woman, whether an athlete or from the village, or a young girl.
Ajilong B Modestar
1. We condemn in the strongest terms the manner in which Rebecca died … We should not continue battering women in this manner.
2. As a nation, we are indeed in a black and dark moment.
Alex Malinga
1. She greatly contributed to the promotion of athletics until her last days.
Stella Chesang
1. It is really a sad moment in Uganda... and all of us friends. As a team who we went to Paris with Rebecca, we really felt it because... we were together, enjoying together and it is really sad.

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