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Codriver to: Kuku RanjitCar: Mitsubishi Evo9Team: Simba Rally TeamPearl Rally Appearances: 2017 (14th), 2018 (Retired), 2019 (Retired), 2022 (16th) Background: Siraj Kyambade is the calm in the storm, the voice of reason in the high-octane chaos of rally driving. With a career spanning multiple drivers and countless rally stages, Siraj has seen it all, from […]

License: Kenya Codriver To: Abas Sebunya Car: Mitsubishi Evo X Team: TBD Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally Appearances Background and Early Career Shameer Yusuf, a seasoned Kenyan codriver, has navigated the wild and rugged terrains of East Africa with precision and poise. As the ARC2 champion navigator for 2023, Shameer has earned a reputation as […]

Codriver to: Nasser RatibCar: Toyota FXPearl Rally Appearances: None Background: Meet Duncan Katumba, the rally codriver who’s as much a thrill-seeker as he is a strategy master. He’s stepping into the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2024 with zero previous appearances but a whole lot of confidence. His trademark? The iconic rasta dreadlocks that dance […]

Codriver: Alvin LuyimbaziCar: Toyota FXTeam: Venom Rally Team Background:Samuel Watendwa is more than just a rally driver he’s a force of nature. Known for his adrenaline-fueled driving style and fearless approach to every stage, Watendwa has been making waves in the Ugandan rally scene. With a track record that could give even the most seasoned […]

Bio Name: Aaron NsambaNickname: Mr. GreenCodriver to: John ConstaCar: Ford Fiesta ProtoTeam: Consta RacingPearl of Africa Uganda Rally Appearances: Profile Meet Aaron Nsamba, better known as “Mr. Green” He navigates the rally courses like a seasoned GPS with an eco-friendly twist. He’s the experienced co-driver who keeps everyone laughing even when the pace notes are […]

Bio Name: Henry KibalamaDriver: Rashid MakumbiCar: Mitsubishi EvoXTeam: Shidi Rally TeamPearl of Africa Uganda Rally Appearances: None Profile Introducing Henry Kibalama, the co-driver with a razor sharp mind and a sharp sense of humor, poised to make his debut at the 2024 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally. Henry’s role is to be the calm voice […]

Nickname: “Thunderstrike” Codriver: Hussein Mukuye Car: Mitsubishi Evo 9 Team: Big Bang Racing Background and Early Career Unnisan Bakunda started his journey in the rally world as a codriver, lending his talents to Arthur Blick’s team from 2013 to 2016. Known for his uncanny ability to navigate and call out pace notes with precision, he […]

Codriver: David MwesigwaCar: Subaru Impreza XVRally Record: Peter Kalule: Bringing the Heat to the Pearl of Africa Rally 2024 Buckle up, folks because when Peter “Mafu Mafu 2” Kalule hits the course, you know it’s going to be an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride. This Ugandan rally driver is a true crowd-pleaser, famous for his high-speed drifts […]