Swansi Sambo The Girl Power On 2Wheels
By Mwambazi Lawrence
Ever wondered what happens when determination, flying dirt, and a girl with serious throttle confidence come together? You get bike number 15 and that’s Swansi Sambo tearing up the track like she has a grudge with the finish line. Uganda’s rising female motocross star isn’t just racing; she’s bringing speed, style, and a little girlish fire to every corner she attacks.. Competing in both the WMX and MX2classes, Sambo has built a reputation for being the rider who lines up against the boys and silently says, “Alright, gentlemen… try to keep up.”
Sambo races in both the WMX and MX2 classes which basically means she shows up to compete with the ladies… and then stays to battle the boys too, because apparently one category is just not dramatic enough. While some riders are checking tire pressure, Swansi is checking if her braids are tucked safely into the helmet and if the bike matches the vibe of the day.
Her journey started in 2017, when she first got on a dirt bike with support from her parents and well-wishers. Back then, she was just a girl with big dreams and a throttle she was slightly too excited to twist. But talent showed early. While other kids feared falling, Swansi feared only one thing finishing second.
In 2022, she pressed pause on racing to focus on school during her candidate class. From helmets to textbooks, from racing lines to straight lines in exercise books life changed for a bit. But let’s be honest, you can take the girl off the track, but you can’t take the track out of the girl. Somewhere between classes, she was probably imagining overtaking someone on a jump instead of passing notes.
She made her big comeback in 2024, backed by SB4 and fully sponsored by her father, Mr. Mugisha Moses also known as the man who said, “My daughter wants to race bikes? Okay, let’s make champions.” And she did not waste time. That same year, she represented Uganda in Morocco, finishing as Uganda’s number two and Africa’s number four. Not bad for someone who had just switched from school uniform to full racing gear.
Then came the CAC Championship, where Swansi rode like she had something to prove and maybe like someone told her there would be no selfies after the race unless she won. She became Uganda’s number one and went on to win the CAC Championship. Back home, she also secured first runner-up in the 2024 MX2 Ladies category, chasing down Sharifah Kateete like, “Sis, enjoy the lead while it lasts.”
In 2025, things got even bigger. Still supported by SB4 and her dad, Swansi gained major sponsorship from Ryan Stationers and Transnational Logistics Network (TLN) under Mr. Kasozi Peter. She also received strong support from Mr. and Mrs. Ssebuguzi and officially joined the Ssebuguzi Rally and Racing Team (SRT). Now she wasn’t just fast she was fast with a whole team behind her. Main character energy.
She went on to represent Uganda at the FIM Africa Championship in Zimbabwe, where she was the only female rider from Uganda. Imagine pulling up to the start line, surrounded by tough competitors, and still thinking, “Okay, but are we ready or are we just revving for vibes?” She finished as Africa’s number four and Uganda’s number one again proving that ponytails can absolutely come with horsepower.
Her 2025 season ended in style: WMX Champion and second place in MX2. Yes, second while racing against boys who probably thought they had it easy until they saw bike 15 in their mirrors and suddenly started reconsidering their life choices.
Of course, the road hasn’t been smooth. Motocross is expensive, media coverage is limited, government support is small, and sponsorship can be tough to find. Add racing against physically stronger riders, and you’ve got a real challenge. But Swansi keeps showing up, helmet on, nails done (probably), and confidence fully fueled.
As the 2026 season approaches, Swansi Sambo is not just preparing to race she’s preparing to shake things up again. Because when bike number 15 lines up at the gate, it’s not just another rider. It’s speed, determination… and just a little bit of girlish motocross madness in the best way possible.
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