Pearl of Africa Rally 2022:
*Lugazi sugar estate (SCOUL) and Kasaku tea plantations
The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa 2022 Organizing Committee has received a major financial boost from KCB Bank Uganda to the tune of Shs 70,000,000.
The dummy check was officially handed over to officials of the Uganda Motor Sport Federation (MUF) led by President Dipu Ruparelia at Haandi Restaurant in Kampala City on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Ruparelia said he was delighted with KCB Bank’s return to the sport after dating back to when he was still an active driver.
As a former competitor, I have fond memories of KCB Bank’s involvement in motorsport. We are happy to have them back in the sport. There are now more vehicles (crews) that have joined the bandwagon. Today, motorsport is a growing sport in the country. We are proud to have KCB Bank on board. We have adapted a strong security theme. FMU’s dedicated team will reward trust and confidence.
Dipu Ruparelia, President of Uganda Motor Sport Federation (FMU)
Diana Komukama Ssepembwa, head of marketing and communication at the bank, believes that this sponsorship will energize the event.
We are proud to announce a modest cash contribution of Shs 70,000,000 to the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Rally. We believe this will add more blood and energy to the event. I thank the FMU leadership for their efforts to reorganize the corps in Uganda amid the challenges. »
Diana Komukama Ssepembwa, Marketing and Communications Manager – KCB Bank Uganda
Strict security measures:
David Mayanja, the race director gave an update on this rally, the third in the African Rally Championship (ARC), insisting on safety concerns since the international body, the FIA, gave a yellow card to the test.
We have a good number of Ugandan and foreign crews already registered for this event which will cover a total distance of 513 KM (212 KM of these competitive). There are 9 sections divided into two phases; Saturday (5 sections) and Sunday (4 sections). To highlight the issue of safety, the FIA sends a safety delegate from Geneva (William Louw). They (FIA) have a keen interest in this event as Uganda is ranked number three with the most enthusiastic rally fans in the world. Several fan points of view have been identified and will be followed through. Safety is essential.
David Mayanja, the race director
Event Manager; Ken Kitariko, flanked by MP Albert Opong, praised KCB Bank for the financial package, while stressing the element of security for fans.
KCB Bank has a long history in motorsport, not only in Uganda but also in the region. Fans must remain disciplined for the duration of the rally. Safety will come first. It will be a fantastic event. Shake-down is Friday.
Ken Kitariko, Events Manager
KCB Bank joins major sponsors Shell V-Power who contributed Shs 250,000,000.
Other partners and sponsors include Fire and Safety Appliances Limited, East African Chain Uganda Limited (which donated industrial equipment that rally organizers may need for the smooth running of the three-day rally) and Kampala Nile Resort Hotel, Namanve .
The main rally will take place in the sugar estate of Lugazi (SCOUL) and the tea plantations of Kasaku.
To date, thirty-six (36) crews have confirmed their participation in 20and April 2022.
Registrations close on April 23, 2022.
Starters at 20and April 2022:
1.Abas Mayinja (Uganda)/Frank Serugo (Uganda)-Subaru Impreza
2.Nasser Ratib (Uganda) /Nasser Samia (Uganda)- Toyota fx
3.Davite Giancarlo (Rwanda)/Sylvia Vindevogel (Burundi)-EvoX
4.Leroy Gomes (Zambia) / Urshla Gomez (Zambia) – Ford Fiesta R5
5.Amaanraj Rai (Uganda)/Gurdeep Penesar (Kenya) – Skoda Fabia R5
6.Giesen Jean Jean (Rwanda)/Kevin Mujiji (Rwanda)-Toyota Celica GT4
7.Yassin Nasser (Uganda) / Ali Katumba (Uganda) – Subaru Impreza Gvb
8.Keran Patel (Kenya) / Khan Tauseef (Kenya)-Ford Fiesta R5
9.Issa Nyanzi (Uganda)/Mathias Kiyagga(UG)-Subaru impreza
10. Mustapha Mukasa (Uganda)/Mildred Kibuuka (UG)-Subaru impreza N12.
11.Andy Musoke (Uganda)/Aaron Nsamba(UG)-Mitsubishi EvoV
12.Dr Ahmed Ashraf (Uganda)/Shameer Yusuf (KEN)- Subaru N14
13.Hassan Alwi Jr (Uganda)/Riyaz Ismail (Kenya) -Subaru Impreza N14
14.Godfrey Nsereko (Uganda)/Jackson Serwanga (Uganda)-Subaru impreza 2WD
15.Michael Mukula Jr (Uganda)/Edward Kiyingi(UG)-Subaru impreza N12B
16.Jeremy Wahome (Kenya)/Victor Okudi (Kenya)-Ford Fiesta R3
17.McRae Kimathi (Kenya)/Mwagi Kioni (Kenya)-Ford Fiesta R3
18.Hamza Anwar (Kenya)/Adnan Din (Kenya)-Evox
19.Maxine Wahome (Kenya)/Murage Waigwa (Kenya)-Subaru N10
20.Mark Lubega (Uganda)/Daniel Mbabazi (Uganda)-Subaru impreza N10
21.Awadin Imtiaz Din (Burundi)/Alain Rukundo (Burundi)-Subaru impreza N12
22.Samuel Watendwa (Uganda)/Steven Bunya (Uganda)-Toyota FX
23. Henry Maseruka (Uganda)/Tibenda Denis (Uganda)-Toyota Runx
24.Japheth Lugayizi (Uganda)/Ali Nsubuga (Uganda)-Toyota Celica
25.Rashid Makumbi(UG)/Yusuf Babu(UG)-Impreza Subaru
26.Aine Sodo(UG)/Derrick Lubambula(UG)-Mitsubishi Evo9
27.Jas Mangat (Uganda)/Joseph Kamya (Uganda)-Mitsubishi Evox
28. Oscar Ntambi (Uganda)/Asuman Muhamed (Uganda)-Alteza
29. Junior Kaka (UG)/Siraj Kyambade (UG)-Mitsubishi Evox
30.Ibrahim Lubega (Uganda)/Shakira Nabwami (Uganda)-Toyota fx
31.Duncan Mubiru (Uganda)/Musa Nsubuga (Uganda)-Ford Fiesta proto
32. Mohammed Bwette (Uganda)/Muhammed Kavuma (Uganda)-Evo7
33.John Burrows (Uganda)/Junior Lutalo (Uganda)-Subaru Impreza
34.Samuel Bwette (Uganda)/Urban Mulindwa (Uganda)-Mitsubishi Evo9
35.Omar Mayanja (Uganda)/Hussein Mukuye (Uganda)-Mitsubishi Evox
36.Kepher Walubi (Uganda)/George Semakula (Uganda)-Mitsubishi Evox
