Kikankane & Lwanga Take Their Winning Form To Tanzania As They Target Guru Nanak ASAS Rally Glory
By Mwambazi Lawrence
The Kikankane Express is crossing borders! Fresh from back-to-back victories in Gulu and Kyenjojo, Uganda’s Duncan Mubiru, popularly known as Kikankane, and his trusted co-driver Hamza Lwanga are heading to Arusha, Tanzania, with their sights set on making more noise on the East African rally scene.
Just when the rally fraternity thought the dust had settled after the Gulu and Kyenjojo victories, then they probably forgot that Kikankane’s accelerator pedal does not understand the meaning of retirement! The man has barely finished celebrating his latest victory before loading up his Ford Fiesta Proto for another assignment, this time across the border for the Guru Nanak ASAS Rally set for this weekend.
The event, scheduled for November 14–15 in Mukuyuni, Arusha Region is the fifth and final round of the 2026 Tanzania National Rally Championship, and with the championship trophy still looking for its rightful owner, the Tanzanian boys have some serious business to attend to.
Manveer Birdi and Ahmed Huwel head into the final showdown locked in a battle for the Tanzanian championship title. For these two, every second will count, every stage will matter and every mistake could prove expensive. Unfortunately for their nerves, there is now a Ugandan guest who has just arrived with two consecutive victories in his pocket!
Speaking upon their arrival in Arusha, Duncan Mubiru expressed excitement and gratitude towards ASAS for supporting their participation in the event. He promised to deliver a performance worthy of the sponsor’s confidence while entertaining the rally fans. The sponsorship is a welcome boost for the Ugandan crew, who will be looking to translate their recent domestic success into a strong showing on Tanzanian soil.
However, the road to glory will certainly not be a Sunday drive. The entry list features several experienced and quick drivers from across the region, meaning Kikankane and Hamza will have plenty of company when the stages get underway. Among the notable competitors is Among the notable entries is Kenya’s legendary Ian Duncan, who will be tackling the Tanzanian challenge in a Nissan Patrol. Now, that is one machine that could make the spectators wonder whether they are watching a rally or an expedition! But with Ian Duncan behind the wheel, nobody should underestimate the Patrol. Kenyan brothers Jasmeet Chana and co-driver Ravi Chana will also be in action aboard a Ford Fiesta R5, while Gurpal Sandhu, navigated by Dave Sihoka, is another experienced name expected to spice up the competition.
With such a strong regional field, the Tanzanian stages promise plenty of action. For Hamza, the responsibility will be to keep the pace notes flowing smoothly, because Kikankane has already demonstrated that when he finds his rhythm, the stopwatch can become a very uncomfortable piece of equipment for his competitors!
The Ugandan crew’s recent form is certainly encouraging. Their victories in Gulu and Kyenjojo have underlined their competitiveness in the KCB NRC, and the confidence gained from those results could prove valuable as they take on unfamiliar roads and some of East Africa’s established rally stars.
For Kikankane, the Guru Nanak ASAS Rally is also another opportunity to strengthen his reputation as one of Uganda’s entertaining and competitive rally drivers. His fans will undoubtedly be following the action closely, hoping that the famous Kikankane show has another chapter waiting to be written.
From Gulu to Kyenjojo and now Arusha, the Kikankane Express is still moving! Whether the Tanzanian stages will welcome them with open arms or throw a few surprises their way remains to be seen but One thing is certain ,when Kikankane and Hamza arrive at the start line, the entertainment department will be fully operational!
Good luck to the Ugandan crew as they fly the national flag at the Guru Nanak ASAS Rally.
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