RWENZORI MARATHON KIGALI TEAM REVIEW MEETING 🤝🇷🇼🇺🇬
Earlier today, our @UGHighCommRWA hosted the Rwanda Team for a review meeting following their recent trip to Kasese for the Rwenzori Marathon.
The team managed to mobilise and send over 100 runners, including elite athletes such as Fidel, who went on to win prize money at the marathon.
The Kigali coordination team included @NexoRwanda, @hirwamike, and @AaronMuliisa.
The High Commission has pledged continued support towards promoting sports tourism and strengthening the connection between Uganda and Rwanda through sporting events. 🇷🇼🇺🇬🤝
Some borders are crossed with passports, others are crossed with running shoes.
Team Rwanda showed up in force with nearly 150 runners, and left their mark as a one Fidel conquered the 42KM and bagged UGX 4 million.
Huge thanks to @UGHighCommRWA, Ambassador Rusoke & @UgandaMFA.
The marathon ended but my heart and soul still feel the race . Just cant stop thinking about my people from @visitrwanda_now . I am very proud of you team u did great making sure we get up on the highlights . @UGHighCommRWA thank you for the efforts and the support.
Rwanda showed up in a BIG way at the #TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon! From elite athletes to passionate fun runners, around 150 Rwandans brought incredible energy to Kasese—with Fidel taking home UGX 4 million!
Huge appreciation to @UGHighCommRWA, Ambassador Robert Rusoke and the entire Commission team, @NexoRwanda, @hirwamike, @aaronmuriisa, and @Ugandamfa for making this cross-border celebration possible.
Rwanda, we felt your presence! See you again next year! 🇷🇼
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
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🇷🇼🏃♂️ TEAM RWANDA GEARS UP FOR RWENZORI MARATHON 2026 🇺🇬
Team Rwanda is officially gearing up for the Rwenzori Marathon 2026.
Today, the @UGHighCommRWA hosted a coordination meeting with representatives and professional runners from APR Athletics Club.
APR Athletics Club, one of Rwanda’s leading sports institutions under the @RwandaMoD2 Forces, is renowned for nurturing elite athletes and promoting competitive excellence across the region.
The meeting was attended by marathon coordinators @AaronMuliisa , Diana @NexoRwanda , @hiirwa_ and moderated by Embassy staff, including Mr. Michael and Mr. Baluku.
As part of the support towards participation, the Uganda High Commission has secured two free buses to transport all registered runners to Uganda for the marathon.
The road to Kasese is set and Team Rwanda is ready. 🇺🇬🤝🇷🇼
Had the best Time today at @RwenzoriMarathn activation organized by @UGHighCommRWA , From Runners , Organizers , Roads used and snacks , Fabulous , Can’twait 22nd August in Kasese for the official marathon @wekesa_amos@WasswaEmma_
Now on @netflix
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this documentary captures rare and intimate moments from the lives of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in @VolcanoesPark.
#VisitRwanda
Rwenzori Marathon – Global Marketing Calendar 2026 🌍🏃🏾♂️
A must watch Video 👇
The journey to position the Rwenzori Marathon as a truly global race started immediately after the 2025 edition.
Our international marketing campaign officially kicked off during the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon in October 2025, marking the beginning of our outreach to the global running community.
One of the key upcoming engagements is the Kilimanjaro Marathon scheduled for the 22nd.
This participation is made possible through a strong partnership between the Rwenzori Marathon team and the Uganda High Commission in Tanzania, working closely with the Consular team in Arusha.
Both institutions have generously contributed their time and resources to ensure Uganda is well represented.
#NOTE
Below is an artistic impression of the Rwenzori Marathon exhibition stand, which will proudly showcase not only the marathon but also the beauty, culture, and tourism potential of Uganda to the Tanzanian market.
Our global outreach continues with confirmed exhibition participation at two of Africa’s most prestigious races in South Africa:
Comrades Marathon
Two Oceans Marathon
These platforms will help us connect with thousands of international runners and further promote the Rwenzori experience.
Beyond Africa,
our strategy for 2026 will extend strongly into Europe and the United States, targeting international runners, travel communities, and global marathon enthusiasts.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda for supporting the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) agenda and for amplifying the global marketing of the Rwenzori Marathon through Uganda’s 40 Missions, Embassies, and Consulates worldwide.
This diplomatic support is instrumental in positioning Uganda on the global sports tourism map.
The 2026 campaign will require significant investment and coordinated international promotion as we push towards establishing The Rwenzori Marathon as a globally recognised label race.
We now look forward to welcoming the world on 22nd August 2026 in Kasese, at the foothills of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, for what promises to be one of Africa’s most scenic and unforgettable marathon experiences.
RWANDA AIR / MY EXPERIENCE
My overall experience in Rwanda from Thursday evening to yesterday in Rwanda was great.
But amongst highlight were Kigali golf club, Freedom restaurant, meeting business associates and Rwanda development board.
The other highlight was with @FlyRwandAir especially the crew last evening out of Rwanda departed 6.55pm Rwanda time.
I have flown @FlyRwandAir quite a number of times but the crew last evening composed of young people was great. Well spoken, delightful etc.
I totally loved the young man who brief me and a few others who were seated on the emergency seats. Great briefing with a smile and slight joke at the end.
The area of improvement was some of immigration at Kigali airport especially when we arrived on Thursday. I don’t think every immigration person is bad.
3 of us( Ugandans) on the counter that evening can conclude that, they weren’t exited about us coming to Rwanda, we had to convince them, we are okay guys.
One of the Ugandans owns about 3 hotels here in uganda but he was shy to tell them he a serious business person when they asked him what he did a living.
I also labored to convince them but didn’t take it personal, didn’t want to spoil my evening. Uganda is great for Rwandas business over the weekends.
Generally had a blast in Kigali which is great and hope to be back soon.
Live From Rwanda
Happening for the first time in the history of the Tour du Rwanda, the #TdRwanda2026 team
presentation event is taking place at the Kigali Convention Centre.
The race kicks off on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with the Rukomo Rwamagana stage.
Photos by @rbarwanda
#TdRwanda2026
Good Morning Uganda 🥰🙏🇺🇬🥳🫂
Consistency & Creativity
Norminated in Rwanda🇷🇼 Awards 🙏
Congratulations to the Mad Man! I woke up with a big smile this morning after being nominated for The East African Youth Tourism Innovators Awards, proudly representing Uganda 🇺🇬 alongside top creators from Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿.
Being featured alongside Kenyan YouTuber @misstrudy_ 🥰 is truly special. @wode_maya ’s wife is one of my biggest content achievements.
This journey has come with consistency, sacrifice, and meeting the right people in my career.
Thank you to my Travel Specialists community, led by @Uganda_Expozed.
Thank you to my mentors @wekesa_amos and @FGimara.
And to all my Twitter friends — to the Mad Man, a nomination is already a win.
I am deeply grateful. 🙏