By Priscilla Sarah Nakimbugwe
The National Rally Championship (NRC) is Uganda’s top-level rally competition, featuring the best rally drivers and teams.
With three rounds already in the rear-view mirror, the 2025 National Rally Championship (NRC) are revving into their most critical stretch yet. From July 10th to 12th, all eyes will turn to Jinja and Kayunga for the Bugerere Stabex EMC Rally, organized by the Eastern Motor Club, a high-stakes event that could make or break championship dreams.
As the title fight intensifies, Top Twenty drivers’ points
- Ronald Ssebuguzi 142
- Musa Ssegaabwe 132.5
- Ponsiano Lwakataka 117
- Duncan Mubiru 115
- Didas Matsiko 112
- Yasin Nasser 110
- Godfrey Sodo 102.5
- Peter Kalule 87.5
- Michael Mukula 83
- Hajji Amiri Kavuma 64.5
- Edward Kirumira 61.5
- Mansoor Lubega 60.5
- Julius Ssemambo 50.5
- Nasser Mutebi 46
- Joshua Muwanguzi 41
- Haruna Kataza 38
- Samuel Bwete 36
- Hajji Ahmed Ssenyonjo 32
- Faizal Kayira 28
- Fred Kitaka Busulwa 26
With only 9.5 points separating the top three, Round 4 becomes a pressure cooker — one mechanical issue, DNF, or slip-up could flip the championship on its head.
Over in the Clubman Rally Championship (CRC) a development-level rally series aimed at new and upcoming drivers. It is also run under the FMU and allows drivers to gain experience in simpler, less modified cars.
The CRC acts as a steppingstone to the NRC, helping drivers build their skills before moving to the national level.
- Walter Kibande has shown consistency and speed, topping the leaderboard with 55 points.
- Robert Ssentongo 40
- Ahmed Kateete 38
- Kevin Bebeto 22
- Topher Kateera 12
- Odeon Tumwebaze 10
- Ukasha Mugoya 8
- Nassibu Ssesanga 5
- Doreen Asiimwe 4
But the chase pack is on, all the top four are still very much in contention,
In a championship known for unpredictable twists, the CRC has become just as thrilling as the main event. A win in EMC could put any of these contenders in pole position for the title push.
This round is more than just another event — it’s the turning point of the 2025 season. With only three rounds remaining after EMC Rally, drivers have little margin for error.
You either stay on the podium or risk dropping out of contention, One DNF at this point could destroy a season.”
Fans are already calling this the most anticipated rally of the season. With the terrain challenges of Kayunga and the technical routes in Jinja, crews will need to balance speed with precision.
There’s going to be fire on the gravel, this is war!”
Ronald Ssebuguzi: Can the current leader hold his nerve with the title in sight?
Ssegaabwe Musa: The CRC champion 2024 Showing championship form — this could be his breakthrough year.
Ponsiano Lwakataka: Never count out the veteran; a strong finish in Kayunga could shift the momentum.
Duncan Mubiru Kikakane: A wild card also capable of changing the game
Hassan Alwi: Guest driver but can be a party Spoiler, capable of spoiling Ssebuguzi’s lead.
Walter Kibande : The man to beat in CRC, but pressure builds as rivals close in.
After the Hon. Amos Lugoloobi Stabex EMC Rally which covers over 300km of distance and only three events remain before FMU crowns the King of the Beasts in Ugandan rallying. Every corner, every stage, and every second now matters.
Day 1 sections in Jinja
- Segamu 14 consult section 18.90km
- KCB Bank section 25km
- River Nile Night Section 8.72km
- IUEA Super Special (Kasaawe) 2.46km
Day 2 sections in Kayunga – Bugerere
- Stabex section will serve as Power Stage 15km
- Hon Lugoloobi section 21.60km
As the engines roar and dust rises in Jinja and Kayunga, one thing is certain — the road to glory has never been tighter.
