As a fervent supporter of women empowerment and athletics, I am deeply saddened by the tragic turn of events surrounding Rebecca Cheptegei and her former partner, Dickson Ndiema. My heart goes out to Rebecca’s family, friends, and the global athletics community who have lost a shining star far too soon.
Rebecca Cheptegei’s accused attacker has died, just days after she succumbed to her injuries.
Dickson Ndiema, who is said to have ignited his ex-partner (the Olympian) with a gasoline attack during a disagreement over land ownership, was admitted to a medical facility in the west of Kenya, accompanied by Rebecca.
Daniel Lang’at, the spokesperson for Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, informed Reuters on September 9 (as reported by NBC News), that the individual passed away due to the severe burns he had suffered.
It was reported by NBC News, based on local media sources, that Dickson received burns covering about 30% of his body following an attack on Rebecca, who had just returned home from church in Kenya with her two kids.
TopMob News has attempted to contact Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and the relevant authorities for their comments, however, we have not received a response at this time.
Four days ago, Rebecca – a marathon competitor at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer – died at age 33 from total organ failure caused by injuries sustained in an attack. As reported by the BBC, Jeremiah Ole Kosiom, the police chief, stated that the marathon runner had burns on over 75% of her body as well as inhalation burns following the incident.
According to Jeremiah, the couple appeared to be arguing loudly near their home. During this dispute, it seemed that the man poured some substance onto the woman and then set her alight.
It’s reported by the Los Angeles Times that the parents of a Ugandan professional athlete, named Rebecca, stated she purchased land in Kenya’s Trans Nzoia county to be near athletic training facilities. Prior to an incident, there was a dispute between Rebecca and someone named Dickson over the land where her house was constructed, as mentioned by the report, which was based on information from the local police chief.
Rebecca’s tragic attack and subsequent passing have sparked even more calls for action against domestic violence in Kenya, given that the death of the Ugandan athlete occurred during a time when such incidents continue to occur frequently. (Paraphrased)
Regarding the incident involving our Ugandan athlete, it’s truly unfortunate and disheartening. It’s completely unacceptable to cause harm to someone over disputes about property, particularly when the person involved is a partner,” Athletics Kenya President Jack Tuwei stated, as reported by The Nation. “As a federation, we strongly denounce this behavior because that is not how we should conduct ourselves.
Kenya’s Sports Minister Kipchumba Murkomen shared similar sentiments.
In his written declaration, as reported by the Los Angeles Times, he emphasized that this incident serves as a powerful warning about the urgent need to take stronger action against the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in our community. Regrettably, this problem has been increasingly evident, even reaching the highest echelons of competitive sports.
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2024-09-10 19:20