Kenyan drivers ready for Uganda's Pearl of Africa Rally
Kenyan drivers are ready and are up to the task of seriously tackling the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally after a mixed performance at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha last month...
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Kenyan drivers are gearing up for the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally, set to take place in Mbarara from May 8–11, 2026. This event is a crucial part of the Africa Rally Championships (ARC).
- Reigning ARC champion Karan Patel is aiming for his third consecutive victory in the rally.
- Over 40 crews are expected to compete on the gravel routes, covering a total distance of 569.16km.
- Other notable participants include Tinashe Gatimu, who will be competing with her mother Caroline Gatimu as navigator.
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Kenyan Drivers Ready for Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally in Mbarara - April 2026
Kenyan drivers are preparing for the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally scheduled for May 8-11, 2026, in Mbarara, a key event in the Africa Rally Championships (ARC). Meanwhile, Kenyan champions Kabras Sugar Rugby Club will face Uganda's Black Pirates Rugby Club in a historic 2026 Enterprise Cup final, reviving the classic Kenya versus Uganda rivalry under a new cross-border format. The Junior Starlets also secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Namibia in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifier, now focusing on the return match.
