Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2026 Driver Profile: Ronald Ssebuguzi
Name: Ronald Sebuguzi
Nationality: Ugandan
Profession: Businessman / Rally Driver
Base: Kampala, Uganda
Co-driver: Anthony Mugambwa
Car: Ford Fiesta Proto
Team: SRT
Class: KCB NRC
Some names in rallying need no microphone, no poster, and no explanation. Ronald Sebuguzi is one of them. A towering figure in Ugandan motorsport, Sebuguzi is a driver whose legacy has been built over years of consistency, and championship-winning performances. In a sport where careers can be short and fortunes can change in one corner, Ronald has remained among the elite for over two decades.
A four-time National Rally Champion, Sebuguzi is one of the most decorated and respected drivers Uganda has ever produced. Since launching his rally career in 2004, he has risen through the ranks with determination and a hunger for success that refuses to fade. While many drivers have come and gone, Sebuguzi has continued to stand tall, proving that class and experience never expire.
What makes Ronald special is not just the titles, but the consistency. Year after year, rally after rally, he remains a genuine contender. He is the kind of driver who understands every aspect of the sport ,speed, patience, car preservation, teamwork, and the mental toughness needed to survive Uganda’s stages.
Throughout his career, Sebuguzi has partnered with some of the finest co-drivers in the game. Names such as Abed Lubambula, Jeff Kabagambe, Cedric Buzabo, and Leon Senyange have all played important roles in his journey. Today, he teams up with Anthony Mugambwa, the navigator who helped guide him to the 2025 National Rally Championship crown. Together, they form one of the sharpest and most experienced pairings in the country.

Ronald’s garage history reads like a dream list for rally fans. Over the years, he has mastered machines such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV, Evo 9, and Evo X before moving into his current weapon the powerful Ford Fiesta Proto, the car that delivered the 2025 title. Fast, aggressive, and capable on every surface, the Fiesta Proto gives Sebuguzi the tools to continue fighting at the top level.

Driving Style
Sebuguzi is the definition of calculated aggression. He knows when to attack and when to manage a stage. He rarely wastes movement, rarely panics, and rarely gives away opportunities. Younger drivers may bring speed, but Ronald brings something more dangerous experience. He has seen almost everything rallying can throw at a man, and he knows how to answer back.
Pearl Rally 2026 Expectations
The opening round of the KCB National Rally Championship did not go according to plan, with several setbacks frustrating the crew. But champions are judged by how they respond, not by how they stumble. As the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally arrives, Sebuguzi and Mugambwa will be targeting redemption and maximum NRC points. Their mission is clear: recover strongly, strengthen their championship campaign, and remind everyone why Ronald Sebuguzi remains one of the biggest names in East African rallying.

