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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has expressed his determination to defend his title at the upcoming World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Kiplimo won gold in the senior men’s category at the previous tournament at Bathurst, Australia in 2023. The Ugandan runner told Xinhua on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Men’s Football team, the Uganda Cranes, settled for a two-all draw against Ghana in their second friendly match of the March international break, held at Stade Grande Marrakech. KCCA FC striker Shaban Muhammad Jagason emerged as Uganda’s savior of the day, scoring a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seizing the marketing opportunity presented by the upcoming WRC Safari Rally to promote destination Kenya and stimulate travel, especially in the East African region. KTB Ag. Chief Executive Officer, John Chirchir says that the world-famous motorsport tournament has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s strongest team ever heads to Belgrade tomorrow, seeking honours in all categories at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Led by the reigning and former World cross country champions Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua Cheptegei, a contingent of 27 Ugandan athletes heads to Serbia seeking to …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Jonathan Lloyd Busuulwa returned to the club house with a perfect round of 66 nett to beat a field of 225 golfers at the MTN Monthly Tee of March at Entebbe Club. The banker gave credit to his coach club Pro Davis Kato, who has …

Accra, Ghana | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-20 team, the Hippos, narrowly missed clinching a gold medal at the ongoing 13th edition of the African Games in Accra, Ghana. Despite delivering a commendable performance on Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Hippos succumbed to hosts Ghana with …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Kakyeka War Memorial Stadium has encountered setbacks due to the missing land title. While appearing before the District Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, David Muhwezi, the Chief Administrative Officer, said that when he took over the office from Edward Kasagara, he …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The best performers in the men’s and women’s categories will be awarded cars at the 22nd edition of the Uganda Corporate League that kick offs this Sunday, March 24th, at Makerere University Kampala Sports Grounds. The 2024 edition of the Corporate League comes with the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Walukuba Barbarians are back at their Jinja base, but they must still be dizzy after they left the Kings Park Arena at the weekend with a bleeding nose courtesy of the Stanbic Black Pirates. The fervently contested week 7 bout ended 29:21 in favour …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s middle-distance runner Halima Nakaayi says that all her focus is now on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after winning a silver in the women’s 800m final at the 13th All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Nakaayi finished second with a time of 1:58:59 behind Ethopia’s …