Bugisu kingdom is the latest Cultural institution to embrace motorsport in the country.
Bunyoro, Buganda, Busoga and Tooro Kingdom embraced Motorsport years back and have been instrumental in the organisation of Motorsport rallies in the areas.
This year, Bunyoro Kingdom is in the centre of UMOSPOC Kabalega Rally due October 21-23 in Hoima City and Kikuube districts.
On Saturday the King of Bugisu Kingdom, Umukuka Jude Mike Mudoma joined his counterparts when he officially flagged off the FIM Central Africa Enduro Championship and Autocross championship in Mbale at Court View Hotel Mbale.
He urged the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) to set up a motorsport office in Mbale that will help in the mobilisation and promotion of the sport in the Eastern region.
” Whereas football is known for many fans, Motorsport pulls thousands of fans who have a big impact on the economic life of the community. I therefore appeal to the leaders of motorsport to open up an office in this region and promote Motorsport, ” Umukuka said.
His appeal sounds clear as an opener to the sports federations to collaborate with the cultural institutions to be able to access the land and establish facilities that are more important for the growth of the sport.
The Autocross event was won by Edison Mugyereza who beat Ian Bachu in a tight competition while Tanzania’s Samatir Xavier won the Enduro champ championship that had very few participants.
