MTN rewards Joshua Cheptegei cash prize of Shs123,536,000 which symbolizes his new 12.35.36 world record time
In recognition of his milestone, Uganda’s giant telecom MTN Uganda has offered long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei a cash prize ...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Tag: athletics
Joshua Cheptegei reportedly injecting his own money and relying on foreign sponsors to bring Uganda glory, as government promises delay
It’s always a cause for national celebration when any of our own comes top in an international competition. But often ...
Cheptegei settles for Shs108m after ignoring billions
Cheptegei loves his country. Uganda’s only medallist at the recently concluded IAAF championships in London came home with $30,000 (Shs108m) ...
I went into hiding for several weeks after that bad March race, but now Uganda is jubilating – Joshua Cheptegei
Cheptegei is now a national hero. Joshua Cheptegei is now a national hero after winning a silver medal, just micro-seconds ...
Heartbreak as victory slips through Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei’s feet at IAAF cross country
Joshua Cheptegei looked like he was going to make history, by winning the IAAF World Cross Country Championship senior men’s ...
Teenager Kiplimo wins Uganda IAAF gold medal
Kiplimo crosses the finish line to bag gold for Uganda. Youngster Jacob Kiplimo has made history as the first Ugandan ...
Kampala painted yellow at MTN Marathon
Marathon winner Eliud Cheptei on the podium with MTN Uganda CEO Brian Gouldie. Thousands turned up for the eleventh annual ...
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