Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei competes in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 26, 2023.
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The Unchecked Violence Against Women Across East Africa
The tragic cases of Rebecca Cheptegei and Heaven Awot highlight the devastating impact of gender-based violence and femicide across Kenya and East Africa, fueled by systemic failures and societal indifference.
