By Enos Masereka,
The Community biodiversity week has today kicked off with a mock Run at Rwenzori Square in Kasese Municipality a head of the much anticipated Tusker-lite Rwenzori Marathon Event slated for 24 August 2024 in Kasese district.
The Mock Run that entirely involves local athletes attracted several residents of Kasese Municipality who participated in a 21Km run stretching from Kasese town to Bulembia division in Kasese Municipality.
Mr. Francis Mugisa Kithulha, the Executive Director Kithulha care initiative, one of the sponsors, said the mock run was to prepare athletes in Kasese district for the National and International competitions.
Francis, urged the participants to turn athletics into business and continue practicing so that they could be able to compete with their counterparts within Uganda and beyond who have shown interest to compete for the money allocated for the best runners. Mr. Kithulha speaking…..
In his speech, Muhesi Patrick Baluku one of the coordinators at Kasese tourism investors forum reiterated the need for the local population to embrace Athletics and other games stressing that some individuals have accumulated wealth out of sports. Mr. Muhesi speaking….
SP. Luke Mbusa, the acting Rwenzori East Region Police spokesperson, told our reporter in a separate interview that the heavy Police deployment was intended to provide security and traffic to the athletes.
SP. Mbusa speaking…...
Mr. Charles Police Mugisa, the Chairperson Rwenzori tusker lite Marathon, revealed that over 4,000 guests are expected in Kasese district ahead of the Rwenzori tusker lite marathon. END.