The much-hyped Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2025 was finally flagged off this evening at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara and let’s just say, if excitement were fuel, Mbarara would be in danger of combustion. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, did the honors, looking like he was ready to […]
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The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2025 is upon us and so is the dust, the cows, the zebras, and your cousin who still thinks rally cars have AC. This year’s route isn’t just a rally; it’s a full safari, adventure movie, and stress test for both drivers and co-drivers. We’re breaking down […]
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DRIVER PROFILE Nickname: Super LadyCodriver: Musa “Yes Teacher!” NsubugaCar: Subaru Impreza N12BClass: ARC/NRCTeam: Super Lady Rally Team IN A WORLD… where men rev loud and crash harder, ONE WOMAN returns to the battlegrounds to remind them who taught them how to shift gears in the first place… [School bell rings]“Good morning class. Take your seats. […]
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With the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2025 just around the corner, Caltex Uganda has made a roaring comeback to the motorsport scene. In a move that’s sure to set the rally world buzzing, they’ve slapped down a UGX 10 million sponsorship each for the National Rally Championship’s (NRC) reigning firecracker, Ponsiano Lwakataka, […]
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The much anticipated Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2025 is officially in high gear, setting the stage for one of the most thrilling motorsport events in the region. As the countdown to the flag off continues, motorsport fans across East Africa are bracing for a weekend of high speed action, fierce competition, and unforgettable spectacle. […]
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CODRIVER PROFILE Name: Duncan KatumbaNickname: Dunco “Corner lya Busungu”Co-driver to: Walter KibandeTeam: Walts Rally TeamCar: Subaru GC8Class: CRC If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix Rasta vibes, co-driving skills, and a complete disregard for panic, meet Duncan Katumba, a.k.a. Dunco “Corner lya Busungu”—the only man who will call out pace notes with a […]
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Believe it or not and you better believe and if you don’t believe it, kindly check your pulse or reboot your soul. The entry list for the 2025 Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally is so gigantic that at some point we expected Noah to roll up in the Ark, co-driven by Moses, navigating […]
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CO-DRIVER PROFILE Name: Monica BirwinyoCo-driver to: Edward KirumiraCar: Toyota CoronaTeam: Stabex Rally Team Profile: “This movie is rated 16 and above parental guidance is advised… just like a rally car, things can get out of control if you’re not careful!” Straight from the bright lights of TV to the blinding dust of rally tracks Monica […]
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The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally has officially been launched today at Mestil Hotel in Nsambya! The countdown is on: 8th to 10th May, just a few days away because apparently, we weren’t stressed enough about the calendar already. And guess what? KCB Bank Uganda has slammed the pedal to the metal and […]
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CO-DRIVER PROFILE Name: Joseph KamyaCo-driver to: Duncan MubiruCar: Ford Fiesta ProtoTeam: Kikankane Rally Team Profile: When you talk about calmness under pressure, precision in chaos, and tactical mastery, one name echoes through Uganda’s rally circuits louder than a V8 engine Joseph Kamya. He is the angel in the cockpit, Kamya is the only man who […]
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