The 2024 National Rally Championship is set to kick off this weekend in oil city Hoima. The top national drivers will traverse the city’s suburbs in a two-day event starting this Saturday.
Jas Mangat currently sits at the top of the leaderboard with 260 points, just three points clear of second-place Ronald Ssebuguzi.
The Kaabalega Hoima Rally promises to be a spectacle, with 23 crews confirmed for participation. This final NRC round features a total distance of 228.12 kilometres, including 126.97 kilometres of competitive stages and 101.15 kilometres of liaison sections.
In the same way, Aine Sodo Kaguta of the Sodo Rally Team gets sponsorship from Uganda Tourism Board a head of the Kaabalega Hoima Rally 2024 this weekend.
This rally marks the final round of the Uganda National Rally Championship (NRC), and Sodo’s team will serve as brand ambassadors for UTB, championing the “Explore Uganda” campaign
The announcement was made at a press briefing where UTB CEO Lilian Ajarova highlighted the significance of this collaboration. “This is a special partnership that will promote Uganda as a premier tourism destination. Motorsport is an exciting new arena for us, and through this initiative, we aim to showcase the incredible culture, destinations, and hidden gems of Uganda. Hoima, the host region, offers a rare depth of natural beauty and cultural richness that deserves to be discovered,” Ajorova stated.
She urged rally enthusiasts to embrace the event as an opportunity to explore their country. “We want fans to attend the rally, enjoy the action, and at the same time discover Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and heritage. This partnership expands the narrative of what tourism can offer and builds a stronger connection between sports and travel.”