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When you hear Tumwebaze Odeon, think less “pedal to the metal” and more “zen master with a racing helmet.” A man of cool composure and smooth lines on and off the track Odeon is that rare breed of rally driver who’s here for the love of the sport, not the drama. While others might be […]

If speed had a favorite mechanic, it would probably be Mansoor Lubega. Hailing from Lungujja, this spanner-swinging rally rocket has turned a humble Toyota Corolla into a 2WD predator that refuses to be left in the dust. After a brief sabbatical ( garage hibernation ), Mansoor made his adrenaline-charged return to the national rally scene […]

Meet Robert Sentongo calm, composed, and dangerously quick behind the wheel. He’s like a ninja in a fireproof suit: you won’t see him coming, but you’ll definitely notice when he’s passed you. After dazzling crowds in last year’s autocross championship with a driving style smoother than a Kampala boda dodge, Sentongo earned a well-deserved promotion […]

Straight outta Busoga, Nasser Latib is back faster, fresher, and fully fired up! One of Uganda’s finest 2WD talents, Nasser had temporarily swapped rally helmets for hospital gowns, but now that he’s fully recovered, he’s trading IV drips for RPMs and returning to where he belongs: the dusty battleground of rally stages. His Toyota FX, […]

He’s a Pharmacist and epidemiologist by profession and a speed junkie by obsession meet Godfrey “Crazy Doc” Nsereko, one of the most thrilling drivers to watch in the 2WD class. When he’s not prescribing meds, he’s dishing out high-speed diagnoses from the cockpit of his zebra-striped Toyota RunX because why drive a plain car when […]

Born and bred in the motorsport-loving hills of Mbarara where this year’s Pearl Rally is set to unfold Didas Matsiko will be racing with the full force of local cheers echoing through the stages. And if decibels could win points, he’d already be leading the NRC standings. Fresh off a nail-biting victory in last year’s […]

PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY APPEARANCES A household name in Ugandan motorsport, 2010 National Rally Champion Nasser Mutebi is one of the fastest men to ever tame the gravel. Ever since his comeback last year, he’s been in blistering form when the car cooperates, that is. Known for pushing machines to their limit (and sometimes beyond), […]

DRIVER PROFILE Name: Aine Sodo KagutaCountry: UgandaCo-driver: Asuman MohammedCar: Mitsubishi EvoXTeam: Sodo Rally Team Main sponsor: Explore Uganda Calm, composed, and quietly determined that’s Aine Sodo for you. But don’t let the laid-back demeanor fool you; once he’s behind the wheel of his Mitsubishi Evo X, it’s like a switch flips. Some say he drives […]

DRIVER PROFILE Name: Dr Moustapha MukasaCountry: UgandaCo-driver: Omar MayanjaCar: Mitsubishi Evo9Team: Drugs Express Rally team Main sponsor: Equity Bank Pearl Rally Appearances:2024 – 9th overall 2023- 10th 2022- 12th Dr. Moustapha Mukasa is what happens when you mix adrenaline with antibiotics. By day, he’s saving lives with a scalpel; by weekend, he’s trying not to […]

DRIVER PROFILE Name: Harunah KatazaCountry: UgandaCo-driver: Isaac LuumuCar: Subaru Impreza N12Team: HK Rally TeamPearl Rally Appearances:• 2024 – 21st Overall Harunah Kataza is a committed and determined rally driver representing Uganda. A dedicated Subaru driver, Kataza made his debut at the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally in 2024, where he finished 21st overall. Since then, […]