CO-DRIVER PROFILE
Name: Hamza Lwanga
Nickname: Bidugu
Co-driver to: Samuel Bwette
Car: Subaru Impreza N14
Team: Kawunyemu Rally Team
Profile:
When you talk about vocal co-drivers in Uganda, one name shouts louder than the rest Hamza Lwanga! Always smiling, always hyping, Bidugu brings pure energy wherever he goes.
A man who could make a stone feel confident, Hamza has navigated several drivers over the years, and no matter who is in the driver’s seat, you’ll hear him passionately declare, “This is the best driver in Uganda!” and mean it 100%.
Now teamed up with Samuel Bwette (famously known as Kawunyemu), Hamza is already on record claiming, “Bwette is the fastest man on four wheels!” With that kind of belief powering their new partnership, expect fireworks both on the stages and over the rally radio!
For this year’s Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, the duo is unleashing their freshly acquired Subaru Impreza N14, and their mission is clear:
- Bond with the car.
- Bond with each other.
- Bag valuable NRC points.
With Hamza in the co-driver’s seat, expect no shortage of vocal motivation like:
- “Flat out, Kawunyemu — we are already late for the podium!”
- “Tight left… tighter than my rally budget!”
- “If it’s scary, it means we’re doing it right!”
One thing is certain: with Lwanga on the notes and Kawunyemu on the wheel, the Kawunyemu Rally Team will be one of the most entertaining and determined crews in the Pearl Rally 2025!
