Incident Details
, a marathon runner recently returned from the , suffered 75% burns after her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, allegedly set her on fire during a dispute over land in , .
Both Cheptegei and Ndiema are receiving treatment at in Eldoret city, with Ndiema also sustaining burn injuries in the incident.
Context and Concerns
Cheptegei's attack has raised concerns about the rising violence against female athletes in Kenya, echoing previous incidents involving other athletes.
The couple's dispute reportedly stemmed from issues related to the land where their home was located, highlighting potential underlying tensions.