Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend: Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan marathon runner who competed in the Paris Olympics ...
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Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Olympic Runner Cheptegei Passes Away
- Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei died after sustaining burns to 80% of her body in an attack by her partner.
- Cheptegei, who had recently competed in the Paris Olympics, was 33 and succumbed to organ failure in the hospital.
- Her father is seeking justice and criticized security measures since the assailant remains at large.
- The Uganda Athletics Federation and the Ugandan Sports Minister emphasize the urgent need to combat gender-based violence.
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Bobi Wine, Uganda's main opposition leader, injured in altercation with police - aide
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Quick Glance: Bobi Wine Stable and Out of Danger After Injury
- Bobi Wine is recovering following an incident with security forces that left him injured on September 3, 2024.
- A lawyer from the National Unity Platform (NUP) confirmed that he is stable and out of danger.
- Medical reports indicated fragments of a tear gas canister embedded in his leg, with surgery scheduled for September 4.
- Opposition figures condemned the police for their violent actions against political opponents.
Rebecca Cheptegei feared for her life before Olympics: At the heart of the problem was a house she said she had built but her former boyfriend wanted to take it ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/rebecca-cheptegei-feared-for-her-life-before-olympics-4755866
Paris pays short tribute to Cheptegei: A picture of Rebecca Cheptegei appeared on a giant screen after the Paralympics marathon events on Sunday in a tribute to ...
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Ugandan marathon runner Cheptegui burnt after being doused with petrol: Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegui, who competed in last month’s Paris Olympics ...
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Rebecca Cheptegei: Olympic marathon runner fighting for life after being set on fire by boyfriend
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Quick Glance: Ugandan Athlete Suffered Severe Burns from Attack
- Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete, was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend on September 1, 2024, resulting in severe burns.
- Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the 2024 Olympics, was assaulted in her home located in Trans Nzoia County.
- Her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, also sustained injuries and both are currently receiving treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
- Reports indicate that the couple had been arguing over land issues prior to the violent incident.
Kisoro district headquarters under renovation as local leaders prepare to receive mourners on Wednesday when the body of the former state minister for defense ... Show more
Paris to name sports venue after Rebecca Cheptegei
The city of Paris will honour slain Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue ... Show more
Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei - New Vision Official
Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei - New Vision Official
Paris pays tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her boyfriend
cnn.com/2024/09/08/sport/rebecca-cheptegei-tribute-paris-olympian-uganda-spt-intl/
Paris wants to honor late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei by naming sports venue after her
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PHOTOS: Hundreds queue around China Town stores in Lugogo on September 6 as the shopping centre reopened. The business, famed for offering items at cheaper ... Show more
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Moureen Atieno Omolo, 36, was reminded of painful memories of her nightmarish marriage after hearing about the deadly attack on Ugandan Olympian Rebecca ... Show more
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei's killing revives painful memories for domestic violence survivor | Reuters
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei's killing revives painful memories for domestic violence survivor | Reuters
Rebecca Cheptegei: Paris to honour Ugandan Olympian set on fire by ex-boyfriend: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol ...
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Museveni laments failures in his anti-crime strategy: Boasting about the installation of the CCTV cameras on the roads, the President said from State House he ...
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JUST IN: The ruling National Resistance Movement MPs in a meeting with their national chairman, President Yoweri Museveni (NRM caucus) at State House ... Show more
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei sustained 80 per cent burns, doctors say: MTRH Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist Dr Josephat Kerema says Ugandan ...
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Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei: The French capital will pay tribute to Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei ...
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The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni has asked parents to pack at least two eggs and a bottle of milk for their school-going children ... Show more
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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
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Ugandan marathoner Cheptegei died from full organ failure - doctor: She had 80% burns and had been incubated and fully sedated due to the extent of burns after ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/athletics/ugandan-marathoner-cheptegei-died-from-full-organ-failure-doctor-4750438
Podcast: Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’
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Quick Glance: Gulf Markets Rise on US Rate Cut Expectations
- Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Monday, driven by investor optimism regarding a potential rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September.
- The Fed is expected to initiate a rate-cutting cycle during its monetary policy meeting on September 17-18, with a 67% chance of a 25 basis-point cut.
- Dubai's main index increased by 0.7%, and Abu Dhabi's index rose by 0.3%, while Qatar's benchmark advanced by 1.1%.
- However, Saudi Arabia's main index eased by 0.2%, impacted by a decline in Al Taiseer Group.
Bobi Wine's injury: Police focus on medical investigation: When addressing journalists on Wednesday at the Police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala ...
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Defence state minister Sarah Nyirabashitsi dies: “I am sad to announce the death of Nyirabashitsi, the State Minister of Defence and also Kisoro Woman MP ...
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Ex-partner of killed Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies in hospital, The Star newspaper reports
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Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after attack by boyfriend - national Olympic committee
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WATCH: One of NUP lawyers, Mr George Musisi explains circumstances under the party president and former presidential contender, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi ... Show more
Rebecca Cheptegei becomes third female athlete murdered in Kenya in three years: Some 34% of women in Kenya report suffering physical violence or abuse ...
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Ugandan athlete Cheptegei's killing revives painful memories for domestic violence survivor
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Speaker Among leads country in mourning minister Nyirabashitsi: “In her, we have lost a humble and committed servant of our country.”
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The New Vision Monday edition is here:
📰 Markets Shake-up: Gov’t steps in, landlords kicked out!
🔬 Karamoja's Future: President Museveni calls on the region ... Show more
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Vision Group Epapers – Vision Group Epapers
‘We are in pain,’ said runner Milcah Chemos-Cheywa, after the death of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set on fire by her boyfriend ... Show more
Rebecca Cheptegei: Uganda athlete dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire | Reuters
Rebecca Cheptegei: Uganda athlete dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire | Reuters
Make party president LOP — ex-justice minister Kamuntu: “My alternative proposal is that the law should be amended to make a party leader with the largest ...
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Govt probes issuance of diplomatic passports to ordinary citizens: "Maybe it’s Pakistan that gave him that passport. And it should not be a Ugandan diplomatic ...
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PHOTOS: First lady and education minister Janet Museveni has pledged "total support" to national teachers' colleges as they transform into degree ... Show more
President Museveni arrives in Gulu where the regional Parliament sitting is taking place.#VisionUpdates 📸 Edith Namayanja
Govt has no money to facilitate medical interns- Museveni“Why don't we agree that a person who has qualified as a medical doctor after five years in the ... Show more
Govt has no money to facilitate medical interns- Museveni | Monitor
Govt has no money to facilitate medical interns- Museveni | Monitor
World Bank, French Development Agency give Uganda aid of over Shs2 trillion: World Bank said the latest credit extended to Uganda was approved before it banned ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/world-bank-french-development-agency-give-uganda-aid-of-over-shs2-trillion-4751490
Busia youth tipped on wealth creation: Over the five days, participants were trained in entrepreneurship skills such as making liquid soap, jelly, shoes ...
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Fellow athletes mourn the loss of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya ... Show more
Rebecca Cheptegei: Uganda athlete dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire | Reuters
Rebecca Cheptegei: Uganda athlete dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire | Reuters
Gabon prepares for key qualifying match against Morocco | Africanews: Gabon is prepared and optimistic about their match against Morocco in the Africa Cup of ...
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Speaker Among introduces babies to Pope FrancisThe Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has met Pope Francis during a private engagement at the Vatican Palace ... Show more
Speaker Among introduces babies to Pope Francis - New Vision Official
Speaker Among introduces babies to Pope Francis - New Vision Official
Sports fraternity mourns Olympic runner Cheptegei: Cheptegei is the second Ugandan runner to be killed in western Kenya
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The front page of The New Vision for Wednesday, September 4, 2024:
🏞️ @GovUganda plans to value land nationwide
🚨 @PoliceUg comments on Bobi Wine's injury
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🔊 Today on Reuters World News daily podcast:
- Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies from injuries after being set on fire
- Georgia high school student, 14 ... Show more
Podcast: Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’ | Reuters
Podcast: Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’ | Reuters
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei hospitalised after fire attack: Her partner is alleged to have lit the fire.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/ugandan-athlete-rebecca-cheptegei-hospitalised-after-fire-attack-4747834
Monday's Top Stories:
📰 Civil Service Overhaul: President Museveni calls for new laws to enhance efficiency among civil servants!
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Zimbabwe to deport Ugandan tourist found with sex toy: Mr Ssekamwa was acquitted this week by magistrate Isaac Chikura of the charge of criminal nuisance
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Ugandan Olympian hospitalised after being set on fire: Rebecca Cheptegie, who ran in last month’s Olympic marathon, has burns covering 75 percent of her body.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/3/ugandan-olympian-hospitalised-after-being-set-on-fire
Military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba crashes back into dirty politics: For the last four months, nothing has come out of the general except pictures of him with ...
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OPINION: "Uganda is a prime candidate for a possible disastrous presidential succession. The stakes are decidedly high ... Show more
The perils of Museveni succession politics | Monitor
The perils of Museveni succession politics | Monitor
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei: Olympian mourned after vicious attack: Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca ...
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NUP procures national mobilisation cars: According to NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, each car will be sent to the five regions to help the ...
newvision.co.ug/category/news/nup-procures-national-mobilisation-cars-NV_194917
🇺🇬 Ugandan distance runner Rebecca #Cheptegei is in intensive care in #Kenya 🇰🇪 after her boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her on fire ... Show more
Range Rover driver charged in relation to Manchester fatal crash: MANCHESTER, Jamaica— The driver of a Range Rover has been charged in relation to Monday’s crash ...
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🔊 What you need to know today:
- Ugandan marathon runner, Paris Olympian, dies after being set on fire in attack
- High school student, 14 ... Show more
Podcast: Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’ | Reuters
Podcast: Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’ | Reuters
Ugandan Olympian suffers 80 percent burns after partner 'set her on fire': A Ugandan Olympian was in intensive care in Kenya on Tuesday suffering 80 percent ...
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