By Venessa Namusabi
Ponsiano Lwakataka 33:49.88
Musa Ssegaabwe 34:33.63
Hassan Alwi 34:46.47
Ronald Sebuguzi 34:53.75
Oscar Ntambi 35:34.72
Mbarara rally winner Ponsiano Lwakataka continued his prowess in Motorsport by winning day one of the EMC Jinja Rally.
Lwakataka Navigated by Paul Musaazi in Subaru Impreza N12 posted a total time loss of 33minutes, 49.88 seconds, to beat stiff opposition from Musa Ssegaabwe and Hassan Alwi who came second and third respectively.
Ssegaabwe (34:33.63), Alwi (34:46.47) and National Rally Championship table leader Ronald Sebuguzi (34:53.75) in fourth position take the fight in Kayunga on Saturday July 12,2025 in the remaining six stages of the day.
Alwi in the position told UMOSPOC media that he had gear box issues and was taking it safe to complete the Day one, but on Saturday it’s going to fire works.
“Today it is our second day in that car. So, we misfired alot but now we have also mastered it. we are gping fore it out and we are hopeful we can manage to win it,” Alwi said after the end of Friday.
“Today it has been a good day with no incident and we expect tomorrow to be the same and we urge the residents and our fans to observe safety by staying away from the routes,: the International University of East Africa sponsored driver added.
