Kenyan police have launched a manhunt after the body of a female athlete was found with stab wounds in the town of Iten, famous for its centre for long-distance runners.
Police say they are looking for the Ethiopian boyfriend of Damaris Muthee Mutua, 28, who was born in Kenya but competed for Bahrain.
She is the second female athlete to be killed in Iten in a year.
Last year, Kenyans were shocked by the killing of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop.
Her husband remains in custody and denies murder.
Police say Mutua's body was found in "a state of decomposition" in the Rift Valley town of Iten, local police chief Tom Makori told the AFP news agency.
Mutua's boyfriend was training at the same high-altitude centre as her and may have left the country, police say.
"The suspect called a friend whom they were training together and informed him that he has killed a girlfriend and the body was in the house," Mr Makori told the Reuters news agency.
Mutua competed for Kenya as a junior athlete but later switched to run for Bahrain.
Latest Stories
-
The Keeper’s Music unveils Neyty with new single ‘Most High God’
3 mins -
Bawumia outlines 8 initiatives to create 4 million jobs for youth if elected president
10 mins -
Over 4,000 unpaid teachers demand payment of 16 months arrears from government
23 mins -
I’ve apologised to Gloria Sarfo over flight issues – AMAA Country Director
24 mins -
Ghana nearly lost $9 billion to arbitrary claims in last four years – Attorney General
44 mins -
FWSC responds to CLOGSAG strike declaration, urges return to negotiation
1 hour -
Members contribute to ‘transport’ national team – Volleyball Vice President laments financial struggles
2 hours -
New SHS curriculum provides adaptive learning pathways – EduWatch
2 hours -
Pay NABCO trainees – Mahama challenges Bawumia
2 hours -
Police ‘waiting for court date’ on Erastus’ case is a lie – Samson Anyenini
2 hours -
Sports facilities are better managed by institutions – UG Sports Director on maintenance of Legon stadium
2 hours -
Ghanaian businesses must align vision with strategy to mitigate ESG Risks – KPMG
3 hours -
MTN achieves 30% localisation of Scancom PLC
3 hours -
Attorney-General: Some lawyers sacrifice ethics for ‘cheap’ political gains
3 hours -
Bond market: Volume up by 12.45% to GH¢746m
3 hours