16 cars set to compete in Huye Rally 2026

By The Inspirer.

A total of 16 cars are expected to compete in the annual Huye Rally, bringing together Rwandan and Ugandan drivers for three days of racing across Huye and Gisagara districts from October 16 to 18, 2026.

The event is the fifth round of Rwanda’s national rally championship this year and could play a decisive role in determining the overall champion.

Of the 16 registered crews, 12 are from Rwanda and four from Uganda. Subaru Impreza cars dominate the entry list, with 14 crews using the model. The remaining entries feature a Mitsubishi Evo X and a Peugeot 106.

One of the drivers to watch is Giancarlo Davite, who leads the national championship after the first four rounds of the season.

Davite, who will compete alongside co-driver Matteo Davite in a Mitsubishi Evo X, has accumulated 134 points, giving him a 64-point lead over second-placed Queen Kalimpinya.

He needs just 10 more points to secure the 2026 national championship title.

The Huye Rally will begin on Friday, October 16, with a spectator stage in Huye town scheduled for 7 p.m., allowing fans to see the competing crews in action.

On Saturday, October 17, the competition will move to roads in Kibirizi and Gisagara from midday, followed by night stages along the Rango and Kibirizi routes.

The final day, Sunday, October 18, will feature stages on roads around Save before the winners of the 2026 edition are determined.

The previous edition, held in October 2025, was won by Rwandan driver Christian Kanangire, with Rutabingwa Fernand as his co-driver in a Subaru Impreza.

The 16 registered crews are:

1. Giancarlo Davite and Matteo Davite (Rwanda, Mitsubishi Evo X)

2. Queen Kalimpinya and Ngabo Olivier (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

3. Pansiano Lwakataka and Lawrence Mwambazi (Uganda, Subaru Impreza)

4. Gakwaya Claude and Mugabo Claude (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

5. Kayira Faizal and Namara Prosperous (Uganda, Subaru Impreza)

6. Isaac Ssozi and Jafari Lukenge (Uganda, Subaru Impreza)

7. Fred Kitaka and Joseph Bongole (Uganda, Subaru Impreza)

8. Kwizera Claude and Cyatangabo A. François (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

9. Yoto Fabrice and Mugeni Jojo (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

10. Rami Semrani and Rutabingwa Fernand (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

11. Gakwaya Eric and Kayibanda Aurore (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

12. Banange Jean Chris and Gahigi Arielle (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

13. Shawn Murengezi and Daphine Mutoni (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

14. Bryan Murengezi and Delicia Fergadiotis (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

15. Dusingizimana Salvator and Kubwimana Emmanuel (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)

16. Hakizimana Jack and Ish Kevin (Rwanda, Subaru Impreza)