David GOMBE
KCB Monetary establishment Uganda formally launched its place as a proud sponsor of the Pearl of Africa Rally Championship with UGX 80m all through the launch held at Mestil Resort in Kampala. The rally will occur from seventh to ninth Might 2026 in Mbarara. This sponsorship shows KCB Monetary establishment’s ongoing dedication to nurturing native experience and advancing motorsport in Uganda in collaboration with the Federation of Motorsport Golf tools of Uganda (FMU).
The launch launched collectively leaders from FMU, enthusiastic rally drivers, devoted followers, and members of the media. Key highlights of the partnership embody KCB Monetary establishment Uganda’s assist of three distinctive drivers: Mutebi Nasser, Mike Mukula Junior, and Oscar Ntambi, who simply these days achieved 1st place throughout the ARC2 class all through their debut throughout the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Dr. Patrick Ogwel, the Regular Secretary of the Nationwide Council of Sports activities actions, shared heartfelt gratitude within the route of the sponsors, “The dedication to sponsoring the Pearl of Africa Rally elevates this event to new heights. It brings communities collectively, and on the Nationwide Council of Sports activities actions, we think about that sports activities actions can solely actually thrive with partnership and collaboration. Any such partnership is strictly what our athletes wish to maneuver from native success to worldwide excellence. We’re excited to work with the Federation of Motorsport Golf tools of Uganda (FMU) to verify motor sport stays a provide of nationwide satisfaction for years to come back again.”
Reflecting on the enlargement of motorsport in Uganda, Federation of Motorsport Golf tools of Uganda (FMU) patron Captain Mike Mukula said, “I want to categorical my heartfelt gratitude to the drivers for his or her dedication to the spirit of opponents, and I lengthen specific due to KCB Monetary establishment Uganda and Shell Vivo for his or her important sponsorship, which is critical for the enlargement of motorsport. I moreover urge the Authorities of Uganda to include motorsport in our nationwide sports activities actions agenda to spice up its attain and potential.”
“Transferring forward, I encourage our rallies to undertake important themes like environmental sustainability and group nicely being, guaranteeing our sport serves a greater perform. Furthermore, having native leaders present at our flag-offs is necessary, as their involvement validates the sport, fosters regional satisfaction, and stimulates native monetary improvement,” he added
Noela Byuma, Head of Promoting and Communications at KCB Monetary establishment Uganda, moreover expressed her enthusiasm for the event, saying, “We’re deeply invested in the way in which ahead for motorsport in Uganda, a dedication we simply these days bolstered by launching our title sponsorship of the Nationwide Rally Championship (NRC). We’re proud to sponsor motorsport at every the native and regional ranges to drive the sport’s expert improvement. Our partnership with FMU has boosted native drivers like our very private Nasser, Oscar, and Mike Mukula Jr., positively impacting our communities. As we head to Mbarara this Might, I identify upon every fan and supporter to affix us on the championship and witness the resilience of our drivers firsthand. We’ve made it rather a lot simpler for followers to entry tickets; they’ll now purchase them by the use of KCB Pay at UGX 10,000 by dialling 2449# and entering into service supplier code 125122.”
Nasser Mutebi, one in every of many rally drivers sponsored by KCB Monetary establishment, said, “It’s an immense honour to carry the KCB Monetary establishment colours into the Pearl of Africa Rally. This sponsorship is additional than merely assist; it’s an obligation that I take very severely. I promise to characterize the KCB Monetary establishment Uganda with one of the best stage of professionalism on the monitor. Our preparation has been rigorous, and our mission is obvious: we’re pushing for the very best of the Nationwide Rally Championship (NRC) podium.’’
KCB Monetary establishment Uganda moreover emphasised that the enjoyable of the race mustn’t come on the expense of the environment, reaffirming its dedication to creating certain that after the engines fall silent in Mbarara, the panorama stays as inexperienced as a result of it was found. By way of a wide range of eco-friendly initiatives, the Monetary establishment is taking deliberate steps to promote environmental conservation and advance a additional sustainable motorsport custom.
The Monetary establishment continues to strengthen its place throughout the sports activities actions sector by the use of long-term investments in motorsport, rugby, golf, and volleyball, specializing within the enlargement and professionalization of these disciplines. This dedication to native experience is extra solidified by the monetary establishment’s new place as a result of the title sponsor for the Nationwide Rally Championship (NRC). In partnership with the Federation of Motorsport Golf tools of Uganda, the monetary establishment objectives to lift the standard of nationwide rallying and provide a additional sturdy platform for athletes to compete on a world-class stage.
