The 2019 edition of the Armed Forces Motocross Challenge left many Motorsport fans yearning for more but their expectations were cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.

However, this year on November 27, their dream will become a reality as 20 professional foreign racers will be flying into the country to grace the second edition of the Armed Forces Motocross Challenge. 

Chief organiser, Barak Orland disclosed this on Wednesday at Kololo airstrip during the launch of the event. 

From L-R FMU Rey Kibira, Chief Organiser Barak Orland, Col . Napoleon Namanya, Maj. Gen. Leopold Kyanda, Toyota Nuwagira Kaguta and Col. Naboth Mwegwa at the launch of the 2022 Armed Forces Challenge

“We are grateful to contribute to charity. This year’s Armed Forces is expected to be bigger and more successful,” Orland said.

“We expect 20 foreign racers and 80 local racers to be in Busiika,” Orland added. 

The 2019 edition saw sh100m handed over to Uganda People's Defence Forces and still this year, all proceeds will go to the men and women in the uniforms that include Police, Prisons, and UPDF. 

Maj. Gen. Leopold Kyanda (L) and Toyota Kaguta (R) on bikes as other guests look on

Counsel Paul Musedde appreciated the services of the men in uniform and government support on bikes and also urged the government to exempt taxes on the vehicle used in the transportation of bikes.

“We are grateful for the services of the men in uniform and giving back to them is one way we cherish so much. However, we request the government to help us and wave off taxes on some of the types of machinery we use including the vehicles that use on these bikes,” Musedde said. 

Major General Leopold Kyanda on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Forces General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi thanked Barak Orland for the initiative to give back to the men in uniform. 

He added that as the UPDF they are very grateful and committed to supporting civilians and sports.

The team chairman led by Michael Nuwagira aka Toyota pledged commitment to support motorcycling because sports give opportunities to the youth.

The event was co-sponsored by Stabex, MAU, and Vision Group.