Atheletics

Kenyatta pays tribute to Raila as a patriot who loved Kenya beyond measure

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NAIROBI, October 17th, 2025: His Excellency President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta today joined President William Ruto, visiting Heads of State and Government, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and thousands of Kenyans at the Nyayo National Stadium for the State Funeral of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. The solemn ceremony brought together leaders across political […]

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Tobi Amusan, others face mandatory gender test ahead of 2025 world championships

Leave a Comment / Africa, Atheletics, Breaking News, International News, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Amusan looking to extend her dominance on home soil (PHOTO CREDIT: Tobi Amusan on IG) Olympians, NCAA standouts, and continental champions touch down in Nigeria to headline a blockbuster 2025 National Athletics Trials with World Championship spots on the line The world record-holder in women’s hurdles, Tobi Amu .. Nigeria’s sprint hurdler and world record holder

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UGANDAN ATHLETICS (PRESS RELEASE)- SHIDA LENI SMASHES NATIONAL RECORD IN NAIROBI

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Photo by Kip Keino Classic In coming second at this afternoon’s W400m in Nairobi (Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour), Shida Leni’s 50.93 sec smashed her own National Record of 51.25 sec. Shida has been trained since 2013 by the husband and wife coaching team of Kevin and Sue O’Connor, hugely assisted by her

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has this morning broken the world half marathon record in Barcelona with a time of 56 minutes and 41 seconds.

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has this morning broken the world half marathon record in Barcelona with a time of 56 minutes and 41 seconds. Jacob Kiplimo has smashed the half marathon world record with a blistering time of 56:41 at the Barcelona Half Marathon on Sunday (16 February) becoming the first athlete to break the 57-minute barrier.

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UPDF jubilates as Women’s Marathon team shines at Africa Military Games

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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) women’s marathon team brought pride to Uganda at the 2nd Africa Military Games, currently underway in Abuja, Nigeria. Private Cheptoyek Ruth clinched a bronze medal, while team captain Sergeant Chebet Emily secured a silver medal in the 42km marathon. The gold medal was taken by a Tanzanian athlete. This

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Britain blacklists daughter of Angola’s former president as it clamps down on corruption

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Britain blacklists daughter of Angola’s former president as it clamps down on corruption Nov. 21 (UPI) — Britain on Thursday sanctioned Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, and two others London called “kleptocrats” as part of a new effort to clamp down on corruption and dirty money. “These unscrupulous individuals selfishly deprive

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Tomorrow, Sat. 07/09/24 is the KCCA Kampala car-free day

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No cars on Buganda Road, Nile Avenue, Speke Road, and Shimoni Road for the whole day. Only pedestrians shall be allowed on those roads. Plan your movements in the Kampala Central Business District. Take a walk, enjoy the KCCA car free day. Car-free zones offer unique opportunities to advance the case for investments in green,

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2024 FEASSSA Games: Uganda wins fourth overall regional trophy in a row

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Uganda won their fourth overall regional trophy in a row at the 21st Edition of the Federation of East Africa School Sports Associations (FEASSSA) games. The games were concluded in style in the presence of the International Schools Sports Federation (ISF) President Laurent Petrynka on Monday. International Schools Sports Federation (ISF) President Laurent Petrynka. Uganda

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Emotional farewell for Dominic Thiem as he bows out of Grand Slam tennis at Flushing Meadows

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Dominic Thiem of Austria signs his autograph for fans after being defeated by Ben Shelton of the United States in their Men’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2024 US Open on August 26, 2024. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Josef Langer – AIPS EC Member – Austria VIENNA, August 27, 2024

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These are the exact running shoes Keely Hodgkinson wore to win gold

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These are the cool-girl-approved trainers that led to Keely Hodgkinson’s Olympic gold medal win The British middle-distance runner donned a seriously stylish pair of kicks on the track yesterday… Ready, set, gold! It was a victory for Team GB’s Keely Hodgkinson in Paris as she won the 800m gold on Monday (5 August) at this

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