Ponsiano Lwakataka

Ponsiano Lwakataka
Nationality Uganda
Full namePonsiano Lwakataka
Years active2000 – present
Co-driverPaul Musazi
Championships2× Uganda National Rally Champion
Wins2011 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally,2025 EMC Jinja Rally, 2025 Southern Motor Club Challenge Rally
Awards
2022Real Stars (Motorsport) Monthly Award

Ponsiano Lwakataka aka Mafu Mafu[1] (born 11 November 1973)[2] is a Ugandan Rally driver who is competing in the 2025 Uganda National Rally Championship (NRC).[3]

Early life

Lwakataka was born in Kanabulamu, Rakai district to late Paul Lukwago and Veronica Namuddu.[4]

Rally career

Lwakataka’s rally career began in September 2000 after a leg injury from motocross.[5] He made his debut at the Total Pearl of Africa Independence Rally, an annual motorsport event in Uganda held to celebrate the country’s Independence Day.[4] By 2001, he was competing in organized rallies such as the Kampala Rally. In 2002, he participated in early editions of the Mbarara Rally. Between 2003 and 2004, Lwakataka became a contender in National Rally Championship rounds. Between 2007 and 2013, Ponsiano Lwakataka participated in the Mbarara Rally three times.

In October 2011, Lwakataka participated in the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, which was sponsored by KCB Bank with a sponsorship package of UGX 118 million ($50,000).[6] On 27–28 January 2025, Ponsiano Lwakataka participated in and won the NRC Mbarara Rally opener.[7] On 6 April 2025, Ponsiano Lwakataka participated in and won NRC Round 2 in Masaka using his Subaru Impreza N12B, nicknamed “Musota.”[8] On 10–12 July 2025, Lwakataka participated in and won the Bugerere EMC Rally (Round 3).[9]

Honors and achievements

Lwakataka won,

  • The 2005 National Rally Championship (NRC)[10]
  • The Mbarara Rally title in 2007[11]
  • The 2011 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally[12]
  • The 2013 Mbarara Rally[13]
  • The 2022 Mbarara Rally

See also

References

  1. ^ Muyita, Joel (30 April 2018). "Lwakataka Reigns In Masaka Rally". ChimpReports. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  2. ^ ChimpReports (13 August 2013). "High Expectations From Local Drivers Ahead Of V-Power Rally". ChimpReports. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  3. ^ Admin, F. M. U. (26 January 2025). "Ponsiano Lwakataka and Paul Musaazi Triumph in 2025 National Rally Championship Opener". Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Lwakataka, the rally ace". New Vision. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  5. ^ Mwambazi (9 August 2025). "Meet Ponsiano Lwakataka Uganda's Original Motorsport Daredevil". Eastern Motor Club (EMC). Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Lwakataka wins Pearl Rally in dramatic style". Monitor. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  7. ^ Admin, F. M. U. (26 January 2025). "Ponsiano Lwakataka and Paul Musaazi Triumph in 2025 National Rally Championship Opener". Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  8. ^ Lawrence, Mwambazi (28 January 2025). "Ponsiano Lwakataka's 'Musota' Strikes in Mbarara Rally". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  9. ^ Mwambazi (15 July 2025). "Lwakataka Tames Bugerere To Jump Back Into NRC Contention". Eastern Motor Club (EMC). Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Lwakataka grabs Independence and NRC titles". New Vision. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  11. ^ Team, The Observer (25 January 2017). "Ssebuguzi vows to win Mbarara challenge rally". The Observer. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Lwakataka wins Pearl Rally in dramatic style". Monitor. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Lwakataka wins Mbarara Rally". Monitor. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
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