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Uganda launches Shs248bn Namboole stadium revamp
The Government of Uganda has launched a UGX 248 billion (approximately $67 million) second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Ministry of Education and Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UPDF Engineering Brigade to undertake…
Rwenzori marathon earns World Athletics elite status for 2026
Uganda’s flagship mountain race, the Rwenzori Marathon, has officially been granted World Athletics Label Road Race status for 2026, marking a historic first for the country. The marathon, scheduled for August 22, 2026, in Kasese at the foothills of the iconic Rwenzori Mountains, becomes the first Ugandan race to receive the prestigious certification from World…
Harbert Kibet Wins 10K in Spain with world-leading 26:39
Castellón, Spain — Ugandan long-distance runner Harbert Kibet delivered a stunning performance at the Facsa Castellón 10K road race on Sunday, clocking 26 minutes and 39 seconds to win the men’s race in one of the fastest times in history. In the elite field, Kibet’s time was not only enough to secure the victory but…
Joshua Cheptegei triumphs at Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — February 8, 2026: Uganda’s long-distance running legend Joshua Cheptegei delivered a world-class performance to claim victory at the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai, finishing the 21.1 km race in an impressive 59 minutes 26 seconds. The win adds another major road-race title to Cheptegei’s illustrious career and highlights his…
CAF sanctions Senegal and Morocco over Afcon final
Cairo, Egypt — The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents that occurred during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Final. In…