Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, 5th Edition Launched with a Number of Various Development Reported.
The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon has earned World Athletics Label Road Race status, ranking it among the top 7 in Africa and making it the only one in East Africa to achieve this position as of February 2026. Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, hailed the marathon's high-end organization and professionalism, inviting investors to consider Kasese as an emerging hub of opportunity. Infrastructure development is underway, including expanding accommodation capacity to 10,000 rooms and creating more activities to support tourism growth. The Minister of State for Tourism, Hon. Mugarra, acknowledged the marathon's significant impact on Uganda's tourism industry, boosting visitor numbers and driving economic growth. The event is now an official qualifier for Comrades and Two Oceans marathons, cementing its global reputation. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, revealed government plans to construct an international airport in Kasese ...