KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s star runner Jacob Kiplimo has said to quit the track and field races. Fresh from winning the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Kiplimo told Xinhua in an interview Tuesday that he ran the track and field races for a long time, and it …
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Africa’s sports economy is no longer just about talent exports. The sector is growing into a robust industry attracting record investment from global brands, betting firms, and governments alike. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A surge in commercial partnerships, rising domestic investment, and growing audiences are driving noticeable growth …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a feast of football on Sunday for the visitors as Kyaggwe and Ssingo stunned the home sides to toast to a couple of hard-fought victories in the first leg of the round. In two tense tactical battles, Kyaggwe …
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Kigulu 2-1 Bukono Bugweri 0 (2)- 0 (4) Bukooli Namayingo Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kigulu and Bukooli Namayingo booked their places in the semi-finals of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup following hard-fought victories in Saturday’s quarter-finals at Bugembe Stadium, played under sweltering and humid conditions. In the first …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s table tennis prodigy Joseph Ssebatindira expressed confidence ahead of his participation in the ITTF World Hopes Week and Challenge in Sheffield, England. Currently ranked world No. 1 in the under-11 category, Ssebatindira told Xinhua on Sunday before his departure that he is determined to …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Jacob Kiplimo’s historic win at the 2025 Chicago Marathon has drawn wide celebrations back home in Uganda. Kiplimo became the first Ugandan ever to claim a World Marathon Major title in Chicago on Sunday. He clocked 2:02:23, beating Kenya’s Amos Kipruto and Alex Masai, who …
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Kiplimo sets one of the world’s best times ever, breaks national record – and wins top prize of $100,000 Chicago, USA | IAAF | Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa produced two of the fastest marathons in history at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics …
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Entebbe, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Entebbe Professional golfer David Kamulindwa tamed the 18-hole Entebbe course as he won the Stanbic Entebbe Open by 6 strokes with a score of 7 under par, 227. Kamulindwa, was in blistering form on the course starting his opening round with 66 and opening …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed former Ghana international Laryea Kingston as head coach of Uganda’s national men’s junior teams. FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson announced the appointment on Wednesday in Kampala, confirming that Kingston has signed a two-year contract. “The …
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Pilsner King salutes the final four as Masaza Cup semifinalists confirmed Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Buganda Masaza Cup semi-final lineup is complete following a weekend of intense second-leg quarter-final drama. Kyaggwe, Ssingo, Buweekula and Bugerere have all secured their spots, showcasing the tournament’s fierce competitive spirit …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
