Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa win the men’s and women’s Chicago Marathon

Open this photo in gallery:Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.Nam Y. Huh/The Associated Press Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins on...

Encinitas Rotary’s friendship with Ugandan humanitarian blossoms into $280,000 global empowerment project

A friendship that began with a guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Encinitas has blossomed into a life-changing international partnership—transforming hundreds of lives in post-war Uganda, according to a news release. In 2018, Jolly Grace Okot, a...

Preview: Algeria vs Uganda - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Algeria and Uganda, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Uganda have it all to do when they face Algeria in their final Group G fixture of the 2026 World...

Kin of activists missing in Uganda pile pressure on Ruto to secure their release

Roseline Ochieng (center) mother to activist Nicholas Oyoo, Beatrice Ochieng (right) and Free Kenya Movement Women League leader Florence Kanyua after attending service at Jesus Christ Macher Church, Ruiru, on October 12, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito,...

Uganda to Host the Fourth Edition of Uganda–UAE Business Forum in Kampala

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, is pleased to announce the Fourth Edition of the Uganda–United Arab Emirates (UAE) Business Forum slated...

Panyimur road trip revelations and why Rwanda and Uganda are still one story

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa win Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO — Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins on Sunday. Kiplimo crossed the line in a personal-best time of 2 hours, 2 minutes and 23 seconds. He was 1...

Brave Kipruto second as Ugandan Kiplimo wins 2025 Chicago Marathon

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration...

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa win Chicago Marathon, while Conner Mantz sets American record

For a good while Sunday, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo was on a world record pace for the Chicago Marathon. While he ultimately fell short of that record, Kiplimo still walked away with the win. Kiplimo finished with a time of 2:02:23 to win the event....

Young Media Mogul Questions Uganda’s Copyright Enforcement Push

A Ugandan media entrepreneur has raised uncomfortable questions about the long-term implications of stricter copyright enforcement being championed by the country’s musicians federation, warning that unintended consequences could harm the very...

Africa Launches First AI Data Center in Uganda to Drive Digital Sovereignty and Innovation

Africa has inaugurated its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center, a landmark project that aims to repatriate African data from foreign servers, strengthen data sovereignty, and position the continent as a global hub for digital...

Athletics-Kiplimo, Feysa produce dominant wins in Chicago Marathon

(Reuters) -Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo dominated the men's field in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, breaking the tape in two hours, two minutes and 23 seconds in his second race over the distance, while Ethiopian Hawi Feysa enjoyed a lopsided win in the...

Kenya’s Kipruto Settles For Second As Uganda’s Kiplimo Wins Chicago Marathon

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – Kenya relinquished the Chicago Marathon titles after Amos Kipruto settled for second in the men’s race won by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo on Sunday while the women missed the podium. Kiplimo dominated the race from the 35th...

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda clinched his first major marathon title at the Chicago Marathon

Chicago Marathon: Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa win men’s and women’s races

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins on Sunday. Kiplimo crossed the line in a personal-best time of 2 hours, 2 minutes and 23 seconds. He was 1 minute, 31...

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa win the men’s and women’s Chicago Marathon

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa win the men's and women's Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO (AP) — Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the men's and women's races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins on Sunday. Kiplimo crossed the line in a personal-best time of 2 hours, 2 minutes and 23 seconds. He was...

Touhid leaves for Kampala to attend NAM ministerial meeting

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Sunday left Dhaka for Kampala to attend the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held in Kampala, the capital of Uganda from October 14 to...

Ugandan community celebrates63rd Independence Anniversary

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Ugandan community in Qatar commemorated the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary with a vibrant and well-attended celebration on Friday. The event served not only as a patriotic gathering but also as a platform to...

Making a Difference: Helping promote hope and peace in Uganda

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she...