Tag: Jacob Kiplimo

Kampala Top Musician, Wanted Criminals Netted during City Security Raids

A local Kampala City musician and a wanted murder suspect have been arrested during a joint security raid conducted in Katwe Division. The operation targeting rising crime in and around Katwe Division led to the arrest of...

Finance Ministry Proposes More Taxes on Locally Brewed Beer, Cigarettes

Business

Catching an ice-cold bottle of your favorite beer brewed using local raw materials will, in the next financial year, come with a deep leak into the pockets of many Ugandans once the government proposal to levy...

Sports

Jacob Kiplimo Soars High Once Again—Breaks Half Marathon World...

Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo shattered the men’s half marathon world record at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona in...

Sports

Kiplimo to Debut at 2025 London Marathon

Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo, famous for his achievement in cross country and track is set to make his marathon...

Sports

Kiplimo Shatters 15km World Record with Dominant Display in...

The two-time world cross-country champion took off 23 seconds from his own record to win the 15 km race. Kiplimo’s win mark of 40:42 is the fastest time to ever be recorded in the 15km race.

National News

OLYMPICS 2024: Cheptegei, Kiplimo Withdraw from 5000m race

Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have withdrawn from the 5,000-meter semi-finals scheduled to take place on August 7, 2024, in Paris, France.

Sports

Cheptegei Breaks Olympic Record, Secures Gold

The track was arguably the most remarkable event in the Olympic Games as it featured the reigning Olympic champion, reigning world champion, and current world record holder.