The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally remains top of the agenda for rally driver Mike Mukula jr. Mukula made his intension clear after winning the UMOSPOC autocross rally at Makungu Beach in Bunjako, Mpigi district, on April 25,2026 which he used to test his car a head of the continental event in Mbarara district next month May 6-10,2026.
The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Rally is next weekend from Wednesday to Sunday in Mbarara district.
The KCB funded driver navigated by Edward Kiyingi in a Subaru Impreza N14 beat a strong opposition from two-time National Rally Champion Suzan Muwonge, Mathias Kiyega in a Mitsubishi Evo9 and dr, Godfrey Nsereko navigated by John Bosco Musisi in Toyota Etios.
Mukula noted that the challenging terrain in Bunjako which included slippery, bumpy and wet sand sections was very good to test his skills and the car ahead of the Pearl of Africa Rally.
“Our focus is lifting our Uganda flag and our sponsors KCB flag high by finishing on a podium in the Pearl of Africa Uganda rally. The Car is good and we are excited to win this Autocross rally,” Mukula said the Cornerstone Asset Management company , ICEA Insurance and Trademate funded driver.
The 2024 Africa rally Championship (ARC2) winner added that they will be very cautious to make sure that they finish the rally.
He narrated how he dropped out of the KCB Mbale rally while in the podium range, because he had miscalculated the corner.
“Yes, the pearl rally is going tough in terms of competition if you gauge the entry list, but we are prepared for the challenge and ready to gauge ourselves against the experienced crews,” Mukula added.
To win the UMOPOC autocross he posted a total time loss of nine minutes, 12.03 seconds, 58.9 seconds ahead of Kiyega navigated by Pius Lugya who posted (10:11.02).
Dr. Nsereko came third after posting 11minutes,18.08 seconds in the event on six kilometers of rocky, wet sand, slippery and bumpy route.
The event supported by worldwide Movers, Sandline Eco-Resort, Divine Events, FMU attracted 12 crews including Humphry Kawuki, Sharif Muyanja, Steven Mande, Johnson Sebugwawo, Hussein Ssenyonjo, John Ssemudu, Denis Bahizi and Ronald Sserunjogi.
Clerk of the course Hamuza Lwanga lauded the drivers who participated in the event, the local council authorities and FMU officials especially the DVP Joshua Mayanja who guided him at every moment he wanted advice.
UMOSPOC Autocross results
1.Mike Mukula Jr /Edward Kiyingi (9:12.03)
2. Mathias Kiyega/Pius Lugya (10:11.02)
3.Dr. Godfrey Nsereko/JB Musisi (11:18.08)
4.Humphey Kawuki /Shafik Matovu (11:23.06)
5.Suzan Muwonge/ Musa Nsubuga (11:49.07)
6.Sharif Muyanja /waldah Mugaga (12:07.03)
7.Steven Mande/Raympond Muganga (13:40.09)
8.Johnson Sebugwawo/Hassan Katerega (14:38.02)
9.Hussein ssenyonjo/ Sharif Muynja (16:20.00)
10.John ssemuddu/ Godfrey Kiyimba (16:33.09)
11.Denis K Bahizi /Eva Loiuse Weikamp (18:57.05)
12.ronald Sserunjoji /Geofrey Sserwanga (21:02.01)
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