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The official kit for the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has been unveiled at Uganda Breweries in Luzira, setting the pace for the fifth edition of the annual race scheduled for August 22 in Kasese. The unveiling event showcased a kit designed to reflect the identity and beauty of the Rwenzori region, with the iconic green jersey featuring topographic contour patterns inspired by the mountain terrain. The kit also carries the official fifth anniversary emblem, celebrating five years of the marathon’s growth and impact. The complete runner’s package includes a jersey, cap, bag, and water bottle. The back of the kit highlights key partners supporting the event, including Tusker Lite, KIA, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Rwenzori Water, Britam, UCC, and Explore Uganda. The marathon has grown beyond a sporting event to become a platform promoting tourism, adventure, and community engagement, attracting runners from different parts of the world. The 2026 edition is ...

The Woman Member of Parliament for Kasese District, Hon. Sarah Ithungu Baleke, has donated UGX 1 million to 10 community groups in Nyamambuka I Cell, Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council Kasese District, to support their income-generating activities. Each group received UGX 100,00 during her community engagement in the area, where she also mobilized residents to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates in the upcoming Local Council I elections. Hon. Ithungu said the support is aimed at empowering communities and improving the livelihoods of residents. She encouraged local leaders to create a database of educated but unemployed youth to help connect them to available job opportunities. She also pledged support to elderly women involved in charcoal selling, saying there is a need to help them find better sources of income. The legislator further promised to lobby for the construction of culverts to replace temporary bridges affecting residents. «“The community needs to identify ed...

Students in Kasese District have been encouraged to make the best use of their time in school and remain committed to education as a foundation for a brighter future. The message was delivered during a career guidance session held this week at Ihandiro Vocational Secondary School, bringing together Primary Seven candidates from various primary schools in Ihandiro Sub-county alongside students of the host secondary school. Established in 2001 through the efforts of parents in the area, Ihandiro Vocational Secondary School is the only government-aided secondary school in the sub-county. The school has recently registered significant infrastructure improvements, including the acquisition of additional land, construction of computer laboratories, and the commencement of a boys' dormitory. Despite the progress, the school continues to face challenges such as an insufficient number of computers, lack of staff accommodation for teachers, and inadequate library facilities. Speaking at the ...

Leaders from the Rwenzori Region have reassured the public and visitors that Kasese District remains safe ahead of the upcoming Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, following concerns and misinformation linked to Ebola. The leaders, who included Members of Parliament from the region, held a joint press conference today ( June 19th 2026) to address fears surrounding Ebola and its possible impact on tourism activities in the area. The press conference was led by Hon. Benjamin Kabyanga Cardet, Member of Parliament for Bunyaruguru County, Hon. Sarah Ithungu Masereka, Kasese District Woman MP, and Hon. Mulindwa David Isimbwa, Busongora South MP. They emphasized that Kasese District and the wider Rwenzori Region are Ebola-free and remain open for both local and international visitors. The leaders clarified that the recently reported Ebola cases were imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding that there are no active Ebola cases in Kasese. They also noted that cross-border movemen...

Residents and local leaders in Nakisunga Sub-county, Mukono District, are in shock after a newly elected councillor died shortly after being sworn into office. Henry Kitatta Naggwano, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) councillor for Katente Ward, collapsed shortly after taking his oath during a swearing-in ceremony held on Friday. Reports indicate that Kitatta had been receiving treatment at a health facility but asked to be discharged so he could attend the ceremony. His sudden death has left the community in deep sadness as they mourn a leader who had just begun his new term. ENDS 

Speaker Anita Annet Among has announced that she will not contest for the Speakership position in the 12th Parliament. In a public statement, Among said the decision followed wide consultations and careful reflection aimed at maintaining unity and harmony within the ruling National Resistance Movement party. She thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM leadership, Members of Parliament, family, and friends for supporting her during her time as Deputy Speaker and Speaker. Among pledged full support to candidates who will be endorsed by the President and the party for the Speakership race. She also called upon MPs of the 12th Parliament to support the party’s decision. She further said she remains ready to serve the country in any role assigned to her by the President and the party. Regarding the allegations raised against her, Among said she will continue cooperating with ongoing investigations by the relevant state agencies. The statement ended with the words: “For God and My ...