Tag: Jacob Kiplimo

Financial Constraints Threaten AU Mission Operations in Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has raised an alarm over severe financial challenges undermining the operations of the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Speaking at the African Union Support...

New District Creations in Tororo: Service Delivery or Power Play?

Opinion

In February 2025, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni approved the creation of three new districts from the existing Tororo district in Eastern Uganda. This decision has sparked significant debate, with critics arguing that it was driven more...

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Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have withdrawn from the 5,000-meter semi-finals scheduled to take place on August 7, 2024, in Paris, France.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