Today in History: Joshua Cheptegei Shatters 5000m World Record
Today in History: Joshua Cheptegei Shatters 5000m World RecordRunning at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Cheptegei clocked 12:35.36, taking almost two seconds off Bekele’s pr...
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Uganda hits the track on Day 5 in Scotland
Uganda's Halima Nakaayi races in the Women 800m race | Credit: John BatanuddeMonday, 27th July 2026 is day five at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Glasgow city, Scotla...
EACOP Injects UGX 2Billion into Buganda’s Dream for Multi-Sports Stadium Sport Oil & Gas Lifestyle
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company (EACOP) Ltd has committed 2 billion Shillings towards the construction of a modern multi-purpose sports stadium in Buganda Kin...
Uganda flags off record 55-athlete team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda has officially flagged off its largest and most diverse team in Commonwealth Games history, with 55 athletes set to represent the country at the 2...
St. Joseph’s SS Buhara Head Teacher Calls for Greater Government Investment in Primary School Sports
The Head Teacher of St. Joseph’s Secondary School Buhara, Aaron Bikorwomuhangi, has appealed to the government to increase investment in sports at the primary scho...
Detained Ugandan athlete expected in Dutch court Monday over passport validity claims
Ugandan distance runner Sam Yeko is expected to appear before a Dutch court on Monday after being detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport over claims that...
Ex-MP Ssemujju Opposes First Lady Interfacing with Appointments Committee Online
The education minister, Janet Museveni releasing UHPAB resultsKAMPALA – The First Lady and Minister-designate for Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, is e...
KATAKWI: Authorities Close Primary School after Parents Lock-Out Head Teacher
The current population of Aterai PS during Monday assembly -Photo By Emmanuel OlingaAterai Primary School in Dadas Parish, Akoboi Sub County in Katakwi District has been...
Ankole Kingdom’s Mugaba Palace Event Cancelled after ‘UPDF Intervention’
The inauguration of Ankole Kingdom’s Mugaba palace was cancelled after ‘UPDF intervention.’ Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja had been expected to be ch...
Here are the world records held by Uganda
Uganda continues to make its mark on the global stage after long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world record in the half marathon on Sunday.Kiplimo achieved the...