Duncan Mubiru
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| Duncan Mubiru | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | Duncan Mubiru March 17, 1974 Uganda |
| Championships | 1 (2021) |
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Duncan Mubiru (born March 17 1974), popularly known as Kikankane, is a Ugandan rally driver who competes in the Uganda National Rally Championship and other regional rally events. He won the national rally championship in 2021 and the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally in 2023. He is known for competing in cars including the Subaru Impreza WRX STI and Ford Fiesta Proto.[1][2][3]
Rally career
Mubiru began competing in rallying in 2011. Over his career, he has driven several rally cars, including Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution models, a Subaru Impreza WRX STI and a Ford Fiesta Proto. His nickname 'Kikankane' has become widely associated with his rally appearances in Uganda.[2][3]
2021 National Rally Championship
Mubiru won the 2021 Uganda National Rally Championship driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI GVB. The championship was a major achievement in his rally career.[3][4]
2023 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally
In May 2023, Mubiru won the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally driving a Ford Fiesta Proto with co-driver Joseph Bongole. The crew finished in a time of approximately two hours, 30 minutes and 54 seconds, ahead of Byron Rugomoka and Hakim Mawanda. The victory fulfilled one of Mubiru's stated ambitions in the sport.[2][5]
Mubiru attributed the victory to preparation, fitness and careful driving, while also crediting his co-driver's mechanical knowledge for helping the crew manage problems during the event.[2]
Regional rally competitions
Mubiru has also represented Uganda in regional rally events, including the Safari Rally in Kenya. In March 2026, he was entered in the event with co-driver Joseph Kamya, driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI GVB to compete for Africa Rally Championship points.[4][6]
In October 2026, Mubiru won the Central Motor Club's Gulu rally for a second consecutive year. Driving a Ford Fiesta Proto with co-driver Hamza Lwanga, he finished 42.2 seconds ahead of Moses Lumala.[7][8]
Achievements
- Uganda National Rally Championship: 2021[3]
- Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally: 2023[2]
- Central Motor Club Gulu Rally: 2025, 2026[4][9]
References
- ↑ tomas.shacki.wanka; matej.kamenec. "Mubiru Duncan". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Batanudde, John (9 May 2023). "Fitness and Intelligence helped us win Pearl rally- Kikankane". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Ugandan Drivers Who Captivated Fans but Are Now Missing in Action: Part 2". Eastern Motor Club. September 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Batanudde, John (5 March 2026). "Kikankane to drive Subaru GVB in Safari Rally". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ "Kikankane finally Pearl Rally winner". Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda. May 2023.
- ↑ Kikulwe, Gerald (March 2026). "Uganda's rally crews flagged off for Safari Rally Challenge". New Vision.
- ↑ Batanudde, John (13 October 2026). "Kikankane refuses to Surrender Gulu Crown". Daily Monitor.
- ↑ "Duncan Mubiru defends CMC Gulu Rally title". New Vision. October 2026.
- ↑ "Duncan Mubiru defends CMC Gulu Rally title". New Vision. October 2026.
External links
- [Duncan Mubiru profile at eWRC-results.com](https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/16967-duncan-mubiru/)
- [Eastern Motor Club](https://emc-ug.com/)
- [Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda](https://motorsportuganda.com/)
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