By Venessa Namusabi
The organisers of the Africa Kwetu Tour have the sixth edition this year covering 1300km. This year’s edition covers the western region just as it was in its inaugural year covering the areas of Masindi, Hoima, Fort Portal and Kasese.
The event due in September is meant to promote sports Tourism, Road Safety and protection of the Environment.
Tendo Mutale, the event manager noted that the Tour is meant to help people learn more about their country, be advocates of the environment by planting trees and also entertainment.
The event sponsored by Worldwide Movers will see competitors driving the different car categories compete with one consuming less fuel emerging the winner of the annual event.
Hassan Kirunda navigated by his father won the first edition in 2020 and went on to win the second edition in 2021 navigated by his son.
That year, Kirunda beat tough opposition from UMOSPOC treasurer Alex Kikonyogo who came second and Anthony Sserujongi who came third.
