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KISORO UGANDA: Kisoro General Hospital has received a donation of medical equipment for its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the district. The equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by district health leaders, hospital officials, and representatives of the sponsoring organisations. The donated items include one nebuliser, six gowns, one …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s long-distance running legacy gained renewed global visibility as Jacob Kiplimo delivered a standout performance at the London Marathon, finishing third in one of the fastest races in the event’s history. Clocking a personal best of 2:00:28, Kiplimo not only improved significantly on his previous mark of 2:02:23 set during his victory at the Chicago Marathon but …

It was a novelty when the top three finishers in the London Marathon last weekend, all broke the previous world record set of 2:00:35 in 2023 by Kelvin Kiptum. For Kiptum, who passed away in 2024, holding the two fastest times in a marathon, had his records surpassed by fellow Kenyan Sabastian Sawe, 30, who alongside Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha, 28, …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a career-defining performance at the London Marathon, finishing third in a national record time of 2:00:28 in one of the greatest marathon races ever staged. Kiplimo shattered his previous personal best of 2:03:37 to secure a podium finish in a men’s elite race that rewrote the history books. His effort …

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a historic performance, setting a new national marathon record while finishing third at the London Marathon on Sunday in the United Kingdom. 25-year-old Kiplimo clocked 2:00:28 to become the fastest Ugandan over the 42-kilometre distance, underlining his rapid rise in marathon racing. His performance secured Uganda a podium finish at one of the world’s most prestigious …

By Charles Peter Mayiga Why Young People Should Stop Chasing Instant Wealth Charles Peter Mayiga (Courtesy photo) Patience, Not Pressure: Rethinking Wealth Among the Youth The Illusion of Instant Riches and the Value of Steady Growth True Wealth Takes Time: A Message to the Young Generation Opinion: Wealth Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint for the Youth In today’s fast-paced …

Improved Roads, Bigger Stakes as Source of the Nile Marathon Returns | Voice of Bugerere Home Sports Improved Roads, Bigger Stakes as Source of the Nile Marathon Returns

Post Views: 10 By Wilber Muhwezi KasibanteIn Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.comBushenyi district chairman Jafari basajabala has today 7 November 2025 launched ‘empuumo’ marathon in district as one of activities to create awareness for the world AIDS day to be celebrated at Kizinda playground on 1 December 2025 where the chief guest will be the president of Uganda HE Yoweri Museveni.The marathon as …