Rebecca Cheptegei, an Olympic distance runner, suffered a 75% burn to her body during the ordeal.
According to authorities, a Ugandan athlete who lives in Kenya was burned by her lover and is currently undergoing treatment for 75% of her burn injuries. Distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who placed 44th in the 2024 Paris Olympics marathon with a time of two hours, 32 minutes, and 14 seconds, is said to have been attacked in her home in western Trans Nzoia County.
During a fight on Sunday (September 1), Dickson Ndiema, Cheptegei’s lover, bought a can of gasoline, poured it on her, and lit her on fire, according to Trans Nzoia police commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom.
Both Ndiema and herself are undergoing specialized care at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret City after Ndiema also suffered burn injuries.
Cheptegei’s parents said their daughter purchased land in Trans Nzoia so she could be close to the several sports training facilities in the county.
Before the fire started, the couple was heard fighting over the property where the house was erected, according to a report submitted by the local chief.
Local media sources report that Cheptegei’s condition is critical.
On social media, the Ugandan Athletics Federation (UAF) has addressed the issue.
“We regret to announce that our athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Olympics, has suffered severe injuries and is hospitalized at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret,” the organization tweeted today (September 3).
People have subsequently offered their support for the Olympian as she heals from the traumatic incident.
“Wishing her a quick recovery,” one person wrote.
A second user expressed similar feelings, writing, “Sad to hear this. Wishing her a swift recovery.”
“There are no words. “Best wishes for her recovery,” said someone else.
A different person wrote, “This is so tragic.” I wish her a swift recovery and hope that she receives justice.
Sadly, Cheptegei’s case is not the first of its kind.
Damaris Muthee, a Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete, was discovered dead in 2022 after a post-mortem investigation revealed she had been strangled, while Agnes Tirop, a two-time World Athletics Championships bronze medalist, was found stabbed to death in 2021.
SНАNIА ТWАIN DЕВUТS NЕW НАIR СОLОR, FАNS СLАIM SНЕ LООKS ‘UNRЕСОGNIZАВLЕ’
Shania Twain‘s latest look has a number of fans saying, “that don’t impress me much.”
While the country legend has been known to change up her look every once in awhile, remember her red hair at last year’s Grammy Awards, her latest has left fans a bit concerned.
Keep reading to see Twain’s newest hairstyle.
On Thursday, the 58-year-old showed off her latest hairdo on Instagram, rose gold wavy tresses.
“Color my hair, do what I dare!
Someone even questioned if Twain was now a Kardashian.
“This look gives me kardashian vibes ”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Shania Twain attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMT)
Despite the criticism there were still fans who were in love with Twain’s new look.
“LET’S GO GIRL!!! ”
“HELL YEAH SHANIA”
“This hair is GIVING. ”
What do you think of Shania Twain’s new look?
In the end, does it really matter? Shania can do whatever she wants and doesn’t need approval from anyone, especially her fans.
” she captioned the photo.
While the “You’re Still The One” singer appeared to love her look, fans seemed less than thrilled. Some even accused her of going under the knife.
“I wish she would doing work on her face . So unnecessary!”
“Poster child for plastic surgery and Ozempic. I miss the old you!”
“Oh honey what did you do to yourself”
“Your face lift is giving off Micheal Jackson vibes”
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