CO-DRIVER PROFILE Name: Hamza LwangaNickname: BiduguCo-driver to: Samuel BwetteCar: Subaru Impreza N14Team: Kawunyemu Rally Team Profile: When you talk about vocal co-drivers in Uganda, one name shouts louder than the rest Hamza Lwanga! Always smiling, always hyping, Bidugu brings pure energy wherever he goes. A man who could make a stone feel confident, Hamza has […]
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CO-DRIVER PROFILE Name: Steven Bunya Nickname: Stingo Co-driver to: Nasser Mutebi Car: Mitsubishi EvoX Team: Nash Rally team When it comes to rallying in Uganda, Steven “Stingo” Bunya is proof that the best co-drivers come with a good set of pace notes and a better sense of humor. Known far and wide for his endless […]
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CO-DRIVER PROFILE Profile: “Order in the cockpit!” That’s the first thing you hear when Ali Katumba straps in. A lawyer by profession and a co-driver by destiny, Ali doesn’t just read pace notes he prosecutes the stages with sharp precision and defends every second like his life depends on it. Known across Uganda’s rally scene […]
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CO-DRIVER PROFILE Profile: It takes the patience of a monk and the heart of a lion to sit next to Ponsiano Lwakataka, and Paul Musazi has both plus a secret stash of prayers for emergencies! Calm, calculated, and possibly a little too brave for his own good, Musazi has been the chief survival officer of […]
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By Mwambazi Lawrence Believe me when I say this year’s Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally is not going to be your usual tyre-screeching, dust-blasting affair. No, no, no. This year, it’s spiritual. It’s biblical. It’s divine! Because as we continue to wait for the long-anticipated return of Jesus Christ, guess what? Heaven decided […]
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Profile: When Samuel Bwette and his team roll into town, vibes are the first thing you’ll notice. It’s all about the energy and the celebration with the Kawunyemu Rally Team—a squad known for their spirit and their unforgettable presence. After nearly three years away from the action, Samuel is back in the driver’s seat, ready […]
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CO-DRIVER PROFILE Profile: In the fast-paced world of rallying, having a calm, sharp, and spiritual navigator is everythingand Siraj Kyambade fits that bill perfectly. A man of precision and poise, Siraj doesn’t just read pace notes he recites them with the smooth flow of a Friday Khutbah leaving even the driver saying “Ameeeeen! He’s so […]
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By Mwambazi Lawrence Preparations are in high gear as Uganda gets ready to unleash the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally from 8th to 10th May 2025 in Mbarara. Mechanics are sleeping with their spanners, co-drivers are soon memorizing pace notes like exam candidates, and fans are already claiming the best viewing spots. As […]
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Profile: Hailing from the scenic hills of Rwanda, Adolphe Nishiyimana is the kind of driver who doesn’t just race he refuses to quit. When he showed up for the opening round of Uganda’s NRC, his Subaru Impreza N10 had other plans (mostly involving overheating and taking unscheduled naps). But did Adolphe throw in the towel? […]
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Profile: Gilberto Balondemu is no stranger to the world of rallying. With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, he’s one of the sport’s true veterans a man who has seen dust, drama, and the evolution of rally cars from the inside of the cockpit. For years, he competed with the mindset of a […]
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