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BY FRANK KAHEESI & HENRY MBAZIIRA Unlike the joy and celebration that followed his WRC Safari Rally Kenya victory, Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta barely celebrated his last-minute win at Rally Croatia. The reason was simple: probable winner Thierry Neuville and co-driver Martin Wydaeghe lost it all just kilometers from the end of Sunday’s Power Stage […]
Uganda’s sporting excellence was once again celebrated at the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards, with standout performers across multiple disciplines recognized for their exceptional March displays. Rally driver Hassan Alwi emerged as one of the headline acts after clinching the top motorsport accolade. Fresh from victory in the opening round of the KCB National […]
By Frank Kaheesi, Mbale Veteran driver Moses Lumala, co-driven by Cedric Buzabo, has dedicated his podium finish to his rally trainer, Maris Neiksan, following a spirited performance over the weekend. Lumala’s push for a stronger result only gained momentum after a candid intervention from Neiksan, who questioned his conservative pace despite the car being mechanically […]
BY HENRY SSEKIBEMBE & HENRY MBAZIIRA– HELL’S GATE, KENYA Kenya Commercial Bank’s selection for this year’s WRC Safari Rally proved spot-on. Ahead of the event, KCB lined up its chosen drivers from the East African region, led by two-time African champion Karan Patel. Beyond the big sponsorship sums, the bank set aside about 27 million […]
BY FRANK KAHEESI, Kedong ,KENYA THOUGH he has been faced with a number of mechanical gremlins, Uganda’s Duncan Mubiru populary know as Kikankane,has vowed to fight on until the last stage of he 2026 WRC Safari Rally, that climaxes on Sunday. The unforgiving world’s toughest gravel Rally had many crew test it’s worth including the […]
Long Wait Is Over—It’s Now Action BY FRANK KAHEESI & HENRY MBAZIIRA– NAIVASHA, KENYA The 2026 WRC Safari Rally gets under way with the shakedown at the new Nawisa stage, where Ugandan rally fans have filled the gazetted spectator zones. First on the start line is Toyota’s Elfyn Evans as car No. 1, followed by […]
BY HENRY MBAZIIRA– NAIVASHA, KENYA Wet, slippery and rocky stages have left crews on edge ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally, which gets under way on Thursday. Drivers spent Tuesday and Wednesday doing route reconnaissance of the world’s renowned toughest gravel rally. The third round of the World Rally Championship has attracted 40 crews […]
Kampala, Uganda — The Federation of Motorsports Clubs of Uganda (FMU) has officially flagged off Team Uganda ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya, in a ceremony held at Lugogo under the auspices of the National Council of Sports (NCS). In a symbolic gesture marking Uganda’s entry onto one of the most iconic and […]