Category: Driver Profile

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Walter KibandeNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Duncan KatumbaCar Make: Subaru GC8Class: CRCTeam: Walts Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE None (First Appearance) PROFILE & AMBITIONS Walter Kibande is currently sitting comfortably at the top of the Clubman Rally Championship (CRC) standings after two rounds and he’s not planning to give up that seat any time […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Yasin NasserNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Ali KatumbaCar Make: Ford Fiesta R5Class: NRC/ARCTeam: Moil Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE 2024-Did not participate 2023-1st NRC 2022-5th 2019-2nd 2018-9th 2016-10th  PROFILE & AMBITIONS Yasin Nasser isn’t just one of Uganda’s leading rally drivers,he’s the man whose right foot deserves its own fan club. Known for his […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Ahmed Senyonjo Nickname :Hajji WaffeNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Sharif MuyanjaCar Make: Toyota Corolla a.k.a. “The Hundred”Class: 2WD / Division 2Team: Hajji Rally Team  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE  PROFILE & AMBITIONS –“Quiet guy. Loud car. Loudest results.” Meet Ahmed Senyonjo, the man who speaks softly but lets his Corolla scream on the stages! He’s the […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Edward KirumiraNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Monica BirwinyoCar Make: Toyota Corolla (Yes, that Corolla)Class: 2WD / Division 2Team: Mayweather Rally TeamMain Sponsor: Stabex  PEARL RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE 2025 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES  PROFILE & AMBITIONS – “If you blink, you’ll find him in your mirrors” The Stabex-sponsored Edward Kirumira isn’t just driving a Toyota Corolla… he’s violating […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Musa SegaabweNationality: UgandanCo-driver: Mathias KiyeggaCar Make: Mitsubishi Evo 9Team: Segamu 14 Racing  PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE  2025 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES PROFILE & AMBITIONS If rallying had a “Do Not Try This at Home” label, it would be tattooed across MusaSegaabwe’s forehead. This man drives a Mitsubishi Evo 9 like he’s in […]

DRIVER PROFILE Name: Karan Patel Country: Kenya Co-driver: Tauseef Khan Team: Karan Patel Racing Car Make: Skoda Fabia R5 Main Sponsor: KCB Bank PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY PERFORMANCES •            2024 – 1st •            2023 – DNS (Didn’t Start… not even his alarm clock could save that one) •            2022 – 10th (Just stretching before the […]

 DRIVER PROFILE Name: Jasmeet Chana Nickname: Ice Man Country: Kenya Co-driver: Ravi Chana Team: CRS Racing Car Make: Ford Fiesta R5 Main Sponsor: Rubis PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY PERFORMANCES •            2025 – First appearance! (He’s new here… but don’t mistake that for mercy.)  PROFILE & AMBITIONS Known for his calm demeanor and surgical precision behind […]

 DRIVER PROFILE. Name: Samman VohraCountry: KenyaCo-driver: Drew SturrockTeam: Sheffield Racing TeamCar Make: Skoda Fabia R5Main Sponsor: Vohra Group  PEARL OF AFRICA RALLY PERFORMANCES OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES  PROFILE & AMBITIONS The son of the former Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) Chairman, the late JS Vohra, rallying isn’t just in Samman Vohra’s blood it’s probably in his bone […]

Background Musisi John Bosco has risen through the ranks of the rally world, beginning as a marshal and transitioning into a formidable codriver. His meticulous approach to rallying and unparalleled focus make him a crucial asset to any team. When the crash helmet goes on, Musisi transforms from a quiet observer into a laser-focused navigator, […]

Background Japheth Lugayizi is the life of the party in the Ugandan rally scene. Known for his infectious humor and laid-back approach, Japheth is the guy who will make you laugh so hard that you’ll forget you’re standing next to a roaring engine. He doesn’t show up to every rally, but when he does, it’s […]