Author: Mwambazi Lawrence

DRIVER PROFILE  2022-4th 2013-3rd 2011- 1st 2005- PROFILE & AMBITIONS When you talk about fearless, unfiltered, “if-in-doubt-flat-out” driving Ponsiano Lwakataka is the conversation. This isn’t just a rally driver; this is a rally renegade, a crowd favorite, and a gravel-slinging legend who’s got more lives than a rally-battered diff guard. Forget the stats for a […]

DRIVER PROFILE PROFILE & AMBITIONS While others blast off the line like they’re late for a wedding, Ahmed Kateete plays the long game. Cool as a cucumber in a snowstorm, he’s the kind of driver who lets the chaos unfold, then shows up casually like: “Oh, everyone’s crashed? Mind if I take that trophy?” They […]

DRIVER PROFILE PROFILE & AMBITIONS After bidding farewell to his Toyota, Bebeto hopped into a roaring Subaru Impreza N10  and the results? Let’s just say the pace note now reads: “Flat out, all the time.” With impressive showings in Mbarara and Masaka, this rising star is already proving he’s more than just a rookie with […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Micheal Mukula Jr Nationality: UgandanCo-driver: Siraj KyambadeCar Make: Subaru impreza N14Class: ARC/NRCTeam: Mukula Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE 2024-6th  Overall 2022- 1st CRC PROFILE & AMBITIONS Micheal Mukula Jr, representing Mukula Rally Team, is one of Uganda’s leading Subaru drivers. A consistent and determined competitor, he clinched the 2024 ARC2 Championship, […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Walter KibandeNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Duncan KatumbaCar Make: Subaru GC8Class: CRCTeam: Walts Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE None (First Appearance) PROFILE & AMBITIONS Walter Kibande is currently sitting comfortably at the top of the Clubman Rally Championship (CRC) standings after two rounds and he’s not planning to give up that seat any time […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Yasin NasserNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Ali KatumbaCar Make: Ford Fiesta R5Class: NRC/ARCTeam: Moil Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE 2024-Did not participate 2023-1st NRC 2022-5th 2019-2nd 2018-9th 2016-10th  PROFILE & AMBITIONS Yasin Nasser isn’t just one of Uganda’s leading rally drivers,he’s the man whose right foot deserves its own fan club. Known for his […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Ahmed Senyonjo Nickname :Hajji WaffeNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Sharif MuyanjaCar Make: Toyota Corolla a.k.a. “The Hundred”Class: 2WD / Division 2Team: Hajji Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE  PROFILE & AMBITIONS –“Quiet guy. Loud car. Loudest results.” Meet Ahmed Senyonjo, the man who speaks softly but lets his Corolla scream on the stages! He’s the […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Edward KirumiraNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Monica BirwinyoCar Make: Toyota Corolla (Yes, that Corolla)Class: 2WD / Division 2Team: Mayweather Rally TeamMain Sponsor: Stabex  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE 2025 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES  PROFILE & AMBITIONS – “If you blink, you’ll find him in your mirrors” The Stabex-sponsored Edward Kirumira isn’t just driving a Toyota Corolla… he’s violating […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Musa SegaabweNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Mathias KiyeggaCar Make: Mitsubishi Evo 9Team: Segamu 14 Racing  PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE  2025 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES PROFILE & AMBITIONS If rallying had a “Do Not Try This at Home” label, it would be tattooed across MusaSegaabwe’s forehead. This man drives a Mitsubishi Evo 9 like he’s in […]

DRIVER PROFILE Name: Karan Patel Country: Kenya Co-driver: Tauseef Khan Team: Karan Patel Racing Car Make: Skoda Fabia R5 Main Sponsor: KCB Bank PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY PERFORMANCES •            2024 – 1st •            2023 – DNS (Didn’t Start… not even his alarm clock could save that one) •            2022 – 10th (Just stretching before the […]