Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has set a new benchmark in the world of road racing, shattering the half-marathon world record at the Barcelona Half Marathon on Sunday. Clocking an astonishing 56 minutes and 41 seconds, Kiplimo sliced 49 seconds off the previous record set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in October, marking the greatest single improvement in men’s half-marathon […]
At just 24 years old, Ugandan software engineer Brian Gitta has made a significant impact on healthcare with his groundbreaking invention, Matibabu. Recently awarded the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, Gitta’s device provides a swift, bloodless malaria testing solution that aims to revolutionize how the disease is diagnosed and managed in Uganda and beyond. Gitta’s journey into the […]
In the heart of Uganda, where climate change is severely impacting agricultural livelihoods, a young tech entrepreneur is driving a revolution in waste management. Martin Tumusiime, a 25-year-old Ugandan, is not only the CEO and Co-Founder of Yo-Waste, but also a visionary determined to tackle one of the country’s most pressing environmental challenges. Uganda, a country where 70% of […]
In a world where education remains a key driver of development, Mwasi Wilmore stands at the forefront of a revolution that is transforming how millions of African children learn. As the Chief Executive Officer of Ubongo International, Africa’s leading edutainment platform, Mwasi is not just a leader but a visionary, committed to building a future where education is accessible, […]
Jessica Alupo is a politician and the current Vice President of Uganda. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo commonly known as Jessica Alupo entered politics as a candidate for the Katakwi District women’s representative in 2001. She ran on the ticket of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) political party, which she won and was re-elected in 2006. Alupo started out initially […]
