Duncan Mubiru defends CMC Gulu Rally title
The two-day Gulu Rally on Independence Day and Saturday, October 10, 2026, lived up to its billing, offering a tight, highly competitive, and challenging route spread across 10 demanding stages.
Duncan Mubiru powers his Ford Fiesta Proto during a stage of the KCB Gulu Rally 2026 in Gulu. PHOTOS: Johnson Were
Final Standings
1.Duncan Mubiru – 01:07:46.0
2.Moses Lumala – 01:08:28.2
3.Haruna Kataza – 01:10:17.1
4.Hassan Alwi – 01:10:32.7
5.Musa Ssegaabwe – 01:10:57.2
Duncan Mubiru beat a star-studded field to successfully defend the CMC Gulu Rally title he won last year.
Navigated by UMOSPOC member Hamuza Lwanga in a Ford Fiesta Proto, Mubiru held off fierce challenges from veteran Moses Lumala, Haruna Kataza, and Hassan Alwi Jr., all of whom sit ahead of him in the current National Rally Championship (NRC) standings.
Moses Lumala powers his Ford Fiesta Proto over a jump during the stages of the KCB Gulu Rally 2026 in Gulu
The two-day Gulu Rally on Independence Day and Saturday, October 10, 2026, lived up to its billing, offering a tight, highly competitive, and challenging route spread across 10 demanding stages.
Mubiru, popularly known as "Kikankane," drew first blood by winning the opening day after the first two stages. He capitalized on that early momentum on Day 2, winning three more stages to clock a winning total time of 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 46 seconds.
He finished 42.2 seconds ahead of veteran driver Moses Lumala, who took second place in 01:08:28.2, navigated by Cedric Bizabo.
Impressive newcomer Haruna Katazza, navigated by David Mwesigwa in a Subaru WRX STI, completed the podium in third place with a total time of 01:10:17.1.
Jonas Kansime powers his Mitsubishi Evo 8 over a jump during the stages of the KCB Gulu Rally on Saturday, October 11, 2026
"We wanted to finish with good results, and we did it. We are going back to the drawing board to plan for the next event," Alwi stated.
The International University of East Africa (IUEA)-sponsored driver now shifts his focus to the upcoming Kabalega Rally, scheduled for November 20–22, 2026, in Hoima, where he will compete under minimal pressure thanks to his healthy points lead.
Duncan Mubiru powers his Ford Fiesta Proto over a jump during the KCB Gulu Rally 2026 in Gulu
United Motorsport Club's Samuel Bwete, alias "Kawunyemu," navigated by Urban Mulindwa, finished sixth overall.
Out of the 26 crews that started the grueling event, 22 successfully crossed the finish line. Notable casualties included Umar Dauda, who bowed out in the third stage due to engine damage, KCB-sponsored driver Nasser Mutebi, and Ethiopia's Stefano Valeri, who also retired in the same stage after damaging his differential.
Nasser Mutebi powers his Mitsubishi Evo9 in stage 3 of the KCB Gulu Rally 2026