Category: Driver Profile

Profile:Topher Katera is one of those drivers who can push hard, drive fast, and occasionally have a serious conversation with his beloved but aging Subaru GC8. Known for his aggressive style and never-say-die attitude, Topher’s motto seems to be: “If it’s moving, we’re winning. If it’s smoking… well, we’re still trying!” Mbarara is his backyard, […]

Profile:Rashid Makumbi is a determined and steadily improving competitor in the Uganda National Rally Championship. After upgrading from a Subaru N12 to a Mitsubishi Evo X, Rashid has demonstrated notable progress in performance and consistency. Although not new to the Pearl of Africa Rally, his past experiences have presented both challenges and growth opportunities. He […]

Straight outta Mbarara the land of milk, speed, and full-throttle cornering comes Yasin Mukasa, a rally driver who doesn’t just know the roads of Mbarara… he probably helped name a few of them. Raised on these hills and hairpins, Yasin is the kind of driver who can navigate the stages with his eyes closed.  This […]

Introducing the pride of Busoga, a true son of the Kyabazinga’s land, and the only man who can make a Toyota FX dance like it’s auditioning for Uganda’s Got Talent Sadat Negomba. Sadat has been around the rally block more times than a boda-boda during rush hour. From dusty straights to muddy bends, he’s seen […]

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 […]