Murari Unopposed as Mbarara Motorsport Boss, Vows to Crush Infighting
Seth Murari
Former Mbarara City mayoral aspirant Seth Murari has stormed into the driver’s seat of regional motorsport leadership after being elected unopposed as president of the Mbarara Motorsport Club, in a move expected to end years of bitter rivalry and confusion in the sport.
Murari was endorsed during a recent election held at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara, presided over by officials from the Uganda Motorsport Federation, with Assistant General Secretary Hajji Hamid Gombe representing federation president Jimmy Akena.
The soft-spoken but influential rally enthusiast wasted no time firing his first warning shot—declaring war on divisions that have long crippled motorsport growth in western Uganda.
“As I have been chosen president, expect talent promotion and fantastic motorsport in western Uganda. We have merged forces because of love for the sport and the youth. It’s time to move to the next level, not fight each other,” Murari said.
His election comes against a backdrop of deep-rooted wrangles that had split the motorsport scene into rival camps. One faction, linked to Mbarara North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, had been organizing events in Kebiga, Sanga, while Murari’s side operated from Booma Grounds—fueling competition, confusion, and public criticism.
But in a dramatic turnaround, the two rival groups have now buried the hatchet, merging Mbarara City Rally Club (MCRC) and Mbarara Motorsport Club (MMC) into a single united force.
Murari insists the era of chaos is over.
“This sport needs unity. If we remain divided, we achieve nothing. From today, we are one. My mission is to unite all clubs across western Uganda—not just Mbarara—so we can grow talent and the sport,” he declared.
He emphasized that motorsport is not just about adrenaline and competition, but also a key economic driver, bringing income to local communities, boosting city revenues, and supporting infrastructure through taxes.
In an ambitious vision, Murari revealed plans to lobby investors for an international-standard motorsport stadium in Mbarara—one that could attract regional competitions from Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and DR Congo.
“That is when we shall have a true international rally circuit,” he said, adding that in the meantime, an alternative venue better than Booma Grounds has already been identified for upcoming events.
Murari also took a swipe at past leadership, blaming it for failing to implement various motorsport classes already recognized by the federation.
“We are organized and ready. The federation has all classes, but they were never implemented because of poor leadership. Now is the time to fix that,” he said.
Beyond racing, the new president is pushing for road safety awareness, targeting youth through sensitization campaigns and tech innovation. Plans are underway to develop a traffic alert application in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport and the police, aimed at alerting drivers about congestion, sharp corners, and potential collisions.
With Murari now firmly in charge, the engines of Mbarara motorsport are revving again—this time with unity, ambition, and a clear road ahead.
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