Tag: Joshua Cheptegei

79 OF 83 MINISTERS TAKE OATH AS FOUR AWAIT CLEARANCE OVER CITIZENSHIP CONCERNS

A total of 79 ministers took the oath of office before President Museveni at State House Entebbe as Uganda’s new Cabinet officially assumed office. Four appointees missed the ceremony due to citizenship concerns, while Janet Museveni was absent.

BESIGYE TREASON TRIAL TO BEGIN THURSDAY AS COURT CONCLUDES PRELIMINARY HEARING

Court

The High Court’s Criminal Division has set June 11 for the commencement of the treason trial involving opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola after concluding a contentious preliminary hearing on...

Sports

Cheptegei Triumphs at Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai

Uganda’s long-distance icon Joshua Cheptegei once again proved his world-class pedigree with a stunning victory at the Burj2Burj Half...

Education

Museveni Launches First Phase of Teryet High Altitude Training...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that young athletes should be recruited to serve in different armed forces in...

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Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have withdrawn from the 5,000-meter semi-finals scheduled to take place on August 7, 2024, in Paris, France.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

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