Farewell thee Rebecca Cheptegei

The burial attracted thousands of mourners, including government officials from both Kenya and Uganda, members of the National Council of Sports, and athletes from the two countries.

PHOTO: Michael Nsubuga

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who was tragically murdered in Kenya by her fiancee was laid to rest at her parents' home in Kapsiywo village , Muimet parish sub-county, Bukwo district on

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Farewell thee Rebecca Cheptegei

The burial attracted thousands of mourners, including government officials from both Kenya and Uganda, members of the National Council of Sports, and athletes from the two countries.

PHOTO: Michael Nsubuga

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