In a strategic push to elevate Uganda’s profile on the global sports and tourism stage, the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon has partnered with the Ugandan Embassy in Washington to exhibit at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo from 8th-10th October 2026. Organisers, led by co-founder Amos Wekesa, used the high-profile event to showcase one […]
Uganda is preparing to welcome cyclists from across the country and the wider East African region for the Tembea Cycling Tour 2026, a regional road cycling event scheduled for 1st November 2026. Organised by Tembea Safaris in collaboration with partners including the Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Cycling Association, the event is designed to bring […]
Uganda has marked a significant milestone for sports tourism by successfully hosting the inaugural African Dragon Boat Racing competition on the waters of Lake Victoria in Kawuku, Wakiso District which took place from 1st to 4th October 2026. The three-day event brought together teams from Uganda, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa, alongside special guests and […]
The Embassy of Uganda to the Swiss Confederation, together with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has signed a landmark one-year strategic partnership with the Champions Hockey League (CHL) for the 2026/27 season. The agreement aims to showcase Uganda as a compelling travel destination to audiences across Switzerland through the powerful platform of European club ice […]
Uganda has achieved a significant milestone in its sporting and tourism ambitions by successfully hosting the second edition of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series from 16th to 19th September 2026 at Entebbe Golf Club. The event marked the country’s first professional golf tournament recognised by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), offering world-ranking points […]
Uganda’s tourism board and stakeholders made a strong impression at the recent Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa, as part of an aggressive push to grow sports tourism. The highlight of the activation was the promotion of the Rwenzori Marathon, the only marathon in the world that crosses the Equator. The Uganda stand […]