Today Uganda bid farewell to Olympic star Rebecca Cheptegei. Rebecca passed away tragically at the hands of her Kenyan ex-lover. Set on fire, her injuries took her life.
Rebecca came 44th in the women’s marathon after recently competing at the Paris Olympics. Many individuals have been startled by her death and drawn attention to the problem of violence directed against women.
Many came to pay her respect during the funeral. Her hometown of Bukwo attracted family, friends, and other athletes. They knew Rebecca as a lovely mother of two and a committed runner.
Rebecca received complete military honors and had the flag of Uganda covering her casket. Local officials spoke on her athletic successes and motivating words for upcoming sportsmen. They also advised giving her names for a sports arena and a road.
Though depressing, the funeral served as a vital reminder of the need of tackling violence against women. Rebecca will always inspire a great number of individuals.