David GOMBE
KCB Monetary establishment Uganda, in partnership with the Federation of Motorsport Golf tools of Uganda, has formally flagged off Oscar Ntambi and his co-driver Asuman Muhammed ahead of the 2026 World Rally Championship Safari Rally.
The ceremony moreover unveiled fellow Ugandan drivers Duncan Mubiru, Yasin Nasser and Timothy Gawaya, signalling a stronger nationwide presence on the 2026 rally. Held on the FMU headquarters in Lugogo, the event marked the final word countdown for the Ugandan contingent as they put collectively to maneuver to Naivasha, Kenya, for the worldwide showpiece scheduled for twelfth–fifteenth March 2026.
This flag-off follows KCB Monetary establishment’s newest sponsorship announcement supporting Oscar Ntambi and his co-driver Asuman Muhammed’s participation throughout the 2026 World Rally Championship Safari Rally. KCB Group has devoted as a lot as KShs 227 million, underscoring its deep-rooted dedication to motorsport development throughout the space. The funding is geared towards maximising workforce effectivity and equipping native experience with the technical and financial backing required to compete in the direction of the world’s most interesting.
In the midst of the ceremony, the Federation of Motorsport Golf tools of Uganda further strengthened nationwide assist with an additional dedication of UGX 40 million within the route of the workforce’s journey, lodging, and logistical preparations, reaffirming its mandate to facilitate Ugandan participation at elite international-level opponents.
Whereas officiating the flag-off, Zainab Kalyowa, the Mannequin Experience Supervisor at KCB Monetary establishment Uganda representing the Head of Promoting, acknowledged, “In the intervening time marks a giant milestone for Uganda’s motorsport fraternity. We’re proud to flag off not solely Uganda’s most attention-grabbing experience, nonetheless rivals representing Africa on the worldwide stage. We think about Oscar, alongside the alternative drivers, will make Uganda proud. His journey from native champion to WRC contender is an actual testament to our ‘For Of us. For Larger.’ promise, which continues to data our dedication to investing in communities and nurturing excellence.”
Kalyowa added, “At KCB Monetary establishment, we think about throughout the vitality of sport to unite and encourage. We’re proud to supply the platform and sources that help our athletes transition from native success to worldwide recognition, not merely in motorsport, nonetheless all through totally different disciplines akin to rugby, volleyball, golf, and further. We keep devoted to persevering with this important assist and nurturing Uganda’s sporting experience.”
Oscar Ntambi, a former Nationwide Rally Champion, will pilot a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Ralliart as he makes his debut look on the world stage. In expressing his gratitude, Oscar Ntambi shared, “I’m immensely grateful to KCB Monetary establishment for believing in me and supporting my journey to the WRC. This isn’t solely a non-public achievement, nonetheless a illustration of our nation’s potential on the world stage. I’m ready to current my all in Naivasha and make my nation proud.”
The performing President of FMU urged all Ugandans to return out in full spirit, waving our nationwide flags extreme. Your assistance is necessary in showcasing the eagerness and experience inside Ugandan motorsport. Collectively, let’s elevate the profile of our nation’s motorsport scene and proceed to drive within the route of excellence”
The rally will cowl an entire aggressive distance of 350.02 kilometres, supported by a liaison distance of 842.9 kilometres, consistent with FIA requirements. The four-day event will seemingly be primarily based in Naivasha, a switch designed to satisfy the FIA 2026 sporting guidelines on distances and crew working hours, shifting away from the identical previous ceremonial flag-off in Nairobi.
On Thursday, twelfth March, there’ll seemingly be a shakedown on the newly launched Nawisa stage. This may seemingly be adopted by a ceremonial flag-off sooner than the vehicles cross Camp Moran and Mzabibu phases. On Friday, thirteenth March, vehicles will cross Camp Moran, Loldia, Geothermal, and Kedong. On Sunday, 14th March, movement will head to Soysambu, Elementaita, and Sleeping Warrior, sooner than concluding with an autograph signing at Mzabibu.
Sunday, fifteenth March, marks {an electrical} day of movement as vehicles rev off from Oserengoni, Hell’s Gate, sooner than passing the Wolf Vitality Stage throughout the afternoon, culminating throughout the prize-giving ceremony. The four-day event in Naivasha will see Ntambi compete alongside world icons akin to Sebastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville.
KCB Monetary establishment continues to reward its purchasers all through this period, offering a chance to win VIP tickets for people who transact using the monetary establishment’s cell banking platforms to ensure the Ugandan fanbase is well-represented in Kenya.
“As Ntambi heads into the Safari Rally’s tough and dusty phases, KCB Monetary establishment Uganda is wanting on all Ugandans to rally behind him. We’re moreover rewarding purchasers who transact by the use of KCB Mobile Banking, by the use of the app or *244#, with a chance to win VIP tickets to have a look at the Safari Rally dwell in Kenya, bringing the enjoyable of the WRC nearer to followers who champion the sport,” Kalyowa concluded.
