After an exhilarating Leg 1, Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba have secured the lead in their Ford Fiesta R5, finishing the day with a total time loss of 11:28.1. The duo has set a strong pace, but their position is far from guaranteed, as the competition is hot on their heels.

Trailing just 18.4 seconds behind, Ronald Sebuguzi in his Ford Fiesta Proto is on the attack, looking to close the gap and challenge for the top spot. Meanwhile, Ponsiano Lwakataka, in his Subaru N12B, isn’t far behind either, sitting 31 seconds off the lead, making the fight for first place incredibly tight.

The Rwanda crew of Adolpie Nshimizimana and Regis Remera, while currently 10 minutes behind the leaders, are pushing hard to meet the pace set by the Ugandan drivers. Their determination will be key as they look to narrow the gap as the rally continues.

In the 2WD category, Kirumira Edward and Monica Birwinyo have asserted their dominance, setting a commanding pace with a time of 14:11.8 in their Toyota Corona. The pair has been impressive, building a solid lead in the category. However, the competition remains fierce, with Mukalo Julius and Mansoor Lubega closely following, leaving little room for complacency.

In the Clubman Rally Championship (CRC), Kibande Walter and Duncun continue to hold onto their lead, despite increasing pressure from their rivals. However, their closest competitor, Kevin Bebeto, encountered a significant setback when he was hit with a 5-minute penalty for leaving the service area late, derailing his hopes of catching up. This has opened the door for Ssentongo Kiggundu, who now has a chance to leapfrog into second place.

Meanwhile, Doreen Asiimwe, the only female driver in the CRC, is putting up an inspiring fight in her Toyota FX, as she pushes to compete with the boys in this highly competitive field.

With tight time gaps and plenty of drama unfolding, the rally will resume tomorrow with an exciting itinerary. Drivers will tackle a challenging 23 km stage in the morning, followed by the tough 30.5 km Lumala stage. After that, they will head to the service area in Sanga, where crews will have a chance to regroup and prepare for the final push.

As the rally intensifies, fans can expect more high-octane action and surprises along the way.

Stay tuned for more updates as the rally unfolds.

Jackson Jay
AGS