Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Honored with Military Funeral in Uganda

Cheptegei, who died after being set on fire by her partner, is remembered as a hero amid calls to end gender-based violence.

Thousands attended the funeral of Rebecca Cheptegei, held with full military honors in her hometown of Bukwo, Uganda.
Cheptegei, 33, suffered fatal burns after being attacked by her former partner Dickson Ndiema in Kenya on September 3.
Her death has intensified calls for the protection of female athletes and highlighted the high rates of gender-based violence in Kenya.
Ugandan officials, including First Lady Janet Museveni, condemned the attack and called for justice for Cheptegei.
The athlete's passing has sparked global tributes and proposals to honor her legacy, including naming a sports venue in Paris after her.