By Mwambazi Lawrence
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The reigning Africa National Rally Champion, fresh from competing in the World Rally Championship Safari Rally, has become the first international entrant in the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2024. Patel, along with his co-driver Tausef Khan, will be piloting their newly acquired Skoda Fabia R5. This high-profile entry has created a buzz among rally enthusiasts as the event gears up to be one of the most competitive in the region.
While Patel’s entry has garnered significant attention, local competitors are also preparing to make their mark. Notable among the Ugandan teams are Hajji Abas Mayinja, co-driven by Geofrey Serwoga, and Joshua Muwanguzi with Lwanga Hamza, who will be driving a Subaru Impreza N12. Several other local crews have submitted their entries, with a closing deadline set for April 26, 2024.
