Mombasa hosts the Rwanzuri Marathon with wide participation

Written by: Mohammed Omran

Mombasa witnessed Running events The promotional event for the Rwansori Marathon, with the participation of more than 1,000 runners, is part of the ongoing preparations to promote the next edition of the sporting event.

A major sporting event promoting the 2026 edition and boosting sports tourism and regional cooperation.

The event was attended by Ambassador Charles Sentongo from the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was received by Consul General Ambassador Herbert Kigoli, amid an official welcome for the event.

The event aims to encourage more participants to join the Rwansori Marathon 2026, scheduled to take place next August, as part of efforts to promote community participation in sporting events.

The organization of this event comes within the framework of supporting sports tourism and promoting regional cooperation between countries, in addition to encouraging healthy lifestyles and physical activities.

Sports took center stage in the Kenyan president's speech in the presence of Macron and the presidents of Senegal and Botswana.

In a separate context, Kenyan President William Ruto said that sports have evolved from mere entertainment to become an important economic sector that drives projects, builds infrastructure, and creates jobs and livelihoods for millions of people.

This came during a dialogue at the University of Nairobi, alongside a number of leaders present, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Botswana's President Douma Poko, and Senegalese President Basiru Diomae Faye.

He noted: “Football is a leading global force in athletics, and Kenya is keenly aware of this transformation, as the success of our world-class athletes and other athletes has not only raised the country’s international profile, but has also inspired communities, stimulated investments, and paved the way for young people to turn their talents into successful career paths.

He added: ”This transformative power was clearly demonstrated during the Sports Dialogue at the University of Nairobi, where I joined my brothers, Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France, Douma Poko of Botswana, and Basiru Diomaye Faye of Senegal.”.

He emphasized: “The discussions were about the fact that Africa is a continent brimming with enormous sporting talent and untapped economic potential,” noting: “To tap into this potential, we are investing in world-class facilities, including the new Talanta stadium, and in addition to the renovation of the Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, we are building 27 additional sports facilities across the country.”.