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Olympic Athlete Cheptegei Succumbs to Burn Attack by Ex-Boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, has tragically passed away after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend.
The attack occurred in north-west Kenya, where she resided on Sunday. Cheptegei sustained severe burns and…
Uganda Rugby Union to Compete in South Africa’s International Rugby Tournament
The Uganda Rugby Union (URU), has received an official invitation for both the men’s and the women’s Rugby Cranes 7’s teams to participate in the inaugural Willem Strauss International Rugby 7’s tournament in Modimolle (Nylstroom), South…
Ex-NFL Star Kiwanuka Meets CDF Gen Kainerugaba
In a bid to introduce American football to Uganda, Mathias Kiwanuka, the grandson of Uganda’s first prime minister, Benedicto Kiwanuka, met with the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Monday.
Kiwanuka, 43, a former…
Peruth Chemutai Sets New National Record in Women’s 3000m Steeplechase
Peruth Chemutai has set a new national record time of 8.48.03 in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Wanda Diamond League Golden Gala in Rome.
Chemutai came second behind Yavi of Bahrain on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Chemutai came…
Uganda Cranes Announces 28-Man Squad for Crucial 2025 AFCON Qualifiers
Uganda Cranes head coach, Paul Put, has unveiled a 28-man provisional squad as the national football team embarks on the journey to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Cranes, who are in Group K, will kick-start their…
President Kicks Off 21st FEASSA Games at Newly Opened Bukedea Sports Stadium
President Yoweri Museveni has officially opened the 21st Edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games hosted by Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School in Bukedea District.…
Uganda’s Cheptegei and Kiplimo Out of Olympic 5000m Event
It is official that athletes Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo will not compete in the 5000m event in the current Paris 2024 Olympics in France.
In a brief statement to squad Uganda's chef de mission, Moses Mwase, Faustino Kiwa, the…
Kyabazinga Kicks Off Masaza Tournament in Busoga
Yesterday the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness Gabula Nadiope IV, presided over the opening ceremony of Masaza tournament at the Bugweri district headquarters.
This year’s tournament has attracted over 14 teams from different…
Charles Kagimu Makes History as Uganda’s First Olympic Cyclist
In a historic moment for Uganda, cyclist Charles Kagimu is set to become the first Ugandan cyclist to compete in the Olympic Games.
Kagimu, who recently clinched Uganda’s second gold medal at the 13th edition of the African Games held in…
Olympics: Uganda’s Cheptegei Wins Gold, Sets New 10,000m Record
Joshua Cheptegei bags Gold medal for Uganda from the France 2024 Olympic Games as he sets men’s 10,000m new Olympic record in first track final at Paris.
The win earned him $50,000 ( about UGX 87M) a new prize for Olympic track this year…