Bukenya, Bakunda face off in Mountain of the Moon rally

Childhood friends Yusuf Bukenya and Unissan Bakunda are due to compete in the forthcoming UMC Mountain of the Moon rally from May 27 to 28 in Fort Portal

"Am already feeling great, waiting to race against Yusuf Bukenya since we have never competed against each other in the same event," Bakunda stated.

He however, acknowledged that Bukenya has had more time on the wheels than he has done.

Bukenya on his part said that the race was a dream come true for the two drivers who will each be racing in a Mitsubishi Evolution.

‘We have almost done the same sports since childhood, I welcome him to the cockpit," said Bukenya.

Profiles for the two drivers:

Unissan Bakunda:

Age: 28 years old

Started driving: 9yrs-1999

Racing: 2011-Pearl of Africa Rally

Been Co-driver: 2014, 2015(won NRC title) & 2016-3rdOverall

Yusuf ‘Dusty' Bukenya:

Age: 25

Started driving: 17yrs-2008

Racing: 2008-Jinja Rally

Co-driver: None