Today, I delivered a statement at the 21st International Development Association (IDA) Africa Heads of State Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

The IDA is a partnership between the World Bank and African nations seeking a robust replenishment.

I called upon my African brothers to…

This morning, I addressed the press on the upcoming Kampala City Marathon to be held in December this year.

This historic sports event will help us exhibit Uganda’s socio-cultural and economic endowments, with the aim of boosting tourism and investments.

It also aims at…

Patriotism!!!

Big thank you to Hon Anite Evelyn and Peter Ogwang for your dedicated service and commitment to our country. Your efforts are truly appreciated! 🙏🇺🇬

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.Peter Ogwang: The Marathon is, thereafter, expected to sustain itself through private sector contributions and event proceeds after the initial four years.

.Peter Ogwang: The organisation of the Marathon will be fully funded by H.E the President of Uganda, who is passionate about physical activity as a measure to prevent non communicable diseases.

.Peter Ogwang: The events are expected to start and finish at the Mandela National Stadium and will be open to elite and regular local and foreign runners.

Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda envisions to grow the Kampala Marathon to involve over 65,000 participants in the 10-year period.

.Peter Ogwang: The Marathon is scheduled to take place in December 2024 and will consist of the following races; 42.195km, 10km, a half marathon (21.097km), and 5km.

.Peter Ogwang: In the organization of the Marathon, the Ministry of Education and Sports will be supported by Golazo, a company with vast experience in organizing international marathons all over the world like; Berlin, Nairobi, Rotterdam, Brussels, Ghent among others.

.Peter Ogwang: The Ministry of Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda will organize the marathon with the involvement of the Uganda Athletics Federation, the Private Sector, and relevant Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

.Peter Ogwang: The Kampala City Marathon, is poised to be one of the top marathon races in Africa that will be key in helping our country attract tens of thousands of visitors to experience the best of the Ugandan spirit and hospitality.

.Peter Ogwang: The Kampala City Marathon is a ten-year project to brand Kampala City and Uganda as a preferred tourist destination. It is one of the strategies to generate revenue for the country.

.Peter Ogwang: The marathon will also aim to promote the health of the population through engagement in physical activity as a lifestyle to prevent non-communicable diseases.

.Peter Ogwang:
The Government, through Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda and PACEID in conjunction with the private sector intends to organize the Kampala City Marathon to profile Uganda’s socio-cultural and economic endowment.

Hon. Peter Ogwang, the Minister of State for Sports - Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda, is addressing the media about the Kampala Marathon.

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In Kitgum yesterday, I joined “Lakwara” Hon Lilian Aber in thanksgiving and testified to NRM’s deliberate approach to extending opportunities for Ugandans to contribute to the country. Lillian Aber is testimony that being disadvantaged at birth is not a disability, and when you…

It was such a colourful day in Kitgum as we joined HE President Yoweri K Museveni to celebrate the ministerial appointment of my young sister, Lillian Aber.

Keep up the discipline, work hard and above all, put God first.

#Zakayo paka kuwulira bubi

Hon. Peter Ogwang also informed the President that the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports will soon invite him to launch the Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) which is currently under renovation.

I commissioned the new Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium this afternoon in downtown Kampala. I thank Mr. Hamis Kiggundu for his innovative spirit and congratulate the NRM for the smart policy of involving the private sector.

Mr. Kiggundu's idea of constructing this stadium was…