KCB Bank Uganda Limited has unveiled youngster Mutebi Nasser as the latest addition to their team ahead of the 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally Championship.
Mutebi was on Tuesday unveiled to join a team of others including Michael George Mukula and Oscar Ntambi.
At the same event, KCB reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the sports sector in Uganda by announcing a sponsorship of shs270 million towards the 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally
Of this sponsorship, shs80 million will go to the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) to facilitate preparations and logistics, while shs167 million will support the sponsored drivers.
Speaking during ceremony, the Managing Director KCB Bank Uganda, Edgar Byamah, accentuated the bank’s vision of fostering excellence in Ugandan sports.
“The Pearl of Africa Rally is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of skill, endurance, and the resilient spirit of Ugandan motorsport. We are proud to deepen our involvement in this iconic event, reaffirming our commitment to nurturing local talent and promoting Uganda’s potential on the regional and global stage,”Byamah said.”
Sheila Awori, the acting head of marketing and communications at KCB Bank Uganda reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to support rally drivers.
“At KCB Bank, we believe in bringing our customers closer to the moments that inspire them. Through our continued support for the Pearl of Africa Rally and our talented drivers, we are fueling the dreams of many young Ugandans who see themselves in the sport,” Awori said.
“ This year, we are also making it easier for fans to be part of the excitement by enabling rally ticket purchases through KCBPay. Motorsport is about speed, precision, and passion — the same values that drive us as a bank every day. We believe that we are well represented and will come out victorious,” Awori said.
On behalf of the KCB rally drivers, Michael George Mukula shared his appreciation.
“We are honored to represent KCB Bank once again this year. Their support motivates us to focus on excellent performance, knowing that we have the full backing of a partner that believes in the growth of Ugandan motorsport.”
At the regional level, KCB will also sponsor celebrated drivers Karan Patel and Nikhil Sachania from Kenya, highlighting the Bank’s pan-African commitment to motorsport.
