By Johnson Were
The 2026 Shell V-Power Pearl of Rally in Mbarara is more than just a competition.
The continental event supported By KCB Bank, UTB, Nivana Water, NCS, Kiss Condom and Fire and Safety appliance has attracted a record 23 foreign Crews, the biggest number since the inception of the Pearl two decades ago.
However, Besides them and the competition, the return of Ambrose ‘Katoto ‘Byona aka Omunyeeto brings excitement to the event.
His Humility, loved by the fans,his big following is what should be expected in Mbarara starting Wednesday. The all beautiful creatures of God wearing the Omunyeeto colours led by Collins Zziwa aka the Expendables team will give the Pearl another dimension of the event.
Omunyeeto driving a Mitsubishi Evo 10, aka the Beast is one driver you cannot rule out of the podium finish before the rally ends and indeed after practice in Lugazi Sugar Cane plantations on Friday Labour Day, Omunyeeto said,” We are ready for Pearl. We are going to prove to the opponents that it’s not the machine but the skills and at the same time we are out to enjoy and not drive under pressure.”
Sponsored by “Yaobai Cement” Omenyeeto will give the ARC contenders a run for their money and for the local crews they know who omunyeeto is and what he does when it comes to stepping the pedal.
