Duncan ‘Kikankane’ Mubiru, navigated by Joseph Bongole in a Ford Fiesta has one hand on the 2023 Pearl Of Africa Rally title.
Out of the talk favourites, Kikankane topped the standing of day one with a total of 1:48:58 time from seven sections.
Jas Mangat
His aggression in the final three sections saw him gain an advantage as top drivers such as; Yassin Nasser, Jas Mangat, and Rio Smith posted wanting times.
Behind him, Byron Rugomoka was also flying hence posting the second-best time of the day ahead of Kenyan driver Rio Smith.
Byron Rugomoka
Rugomoka who was shaped a 10 seconds penalty is five seconds behind Kikankane. Smith reached home at 2:01:15.
On a low note, day two which will also double as the closing day will have big names like Ronanld Sebuguzi and Mike Mukula Jr missing in action.
Just like other drivers, they retired due to mechanical problems as the rough track didn’t spare their cars.
Bwikwe district hosted day one which had sections inside the vast sugar plantations. Tomorrow Jinja will be the host.
By: Julius Senyimba
