A total of 66 cyclists have qualified for the MTN Busoga Masaza Cycling Championship 2025 grand finale following competitive county-level qualifiers held across Busoga between December 20 and December 24, 2025. The qualifiers produced 33 riders in the Mountain Sports Bike category and 33 in the Tippa category.
The grand finale will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, featuring the Tippa and Mountain Sports Bike categories.
Mountain Sports Bike Category
The Mountain Sports Bike category attracted stiff competition across all counties. In Bunha County, Farmer Shafik, Yanga Salaka and Ochwe Zevilini secured qualification after finishing in the top three, underlining Bunha’s growing strength in cycling.
Other counties also delivered strong contenders. Bunhole–Bunanhumba County produced Lukakamwa Nelson, Kakaire Tegike and Masaba Ben, while Kigulu County was represented by Kazimingi Lukumani, Odoto John and Muwanguzi Silver.
From Bukooli County, Malinzi Sam, Ogutu Ronald and Bogere Atanansi advanced, as Luuka County sent Magemeso Mensulamu, Kiwanuka Musilim and Muwereza Lawrence. Bulamogi County qualifiers were Dakasi Akim, Younger Sadam and Isabirye Latifu.
Butembe County produced Lobo Micheal, Kapio Augustine and Wavamuno Muzamiru, while Bugabula County qualifiers were Bamutaze Wycliffe, Kimbugwe Mathias and Badigaye Dauda. The Mountain Sports Bike list was completed by Bukono County’s Waiswa Mulongo, Omunyelupa Isma and Munyangala Falasiko, Bugweri County’s Kasadha Hajji, Mutengu Rajawe and Mwesigwa Tonny, and Busiki County’s Bazale Bosco, Kabyanzo Kasima and Ruzira Atoni.
Reigning Mountain Sports Bike champion Odoto John (Kigulu) will be aiming to defend his crown at the grand finale.
Tippa Category
In the Tippa category, Bunha County qualifiers were Kigenyi Hussein, Kakaire Meni and Basalirwa Japhari, who finished in the top three to book their places at the grand finale.
From Bunhole–Bunanhumba County, Ilaaka Yoweri, Waiswa Ivan and Wandalo Ronald qualified, while Kigulu County was represented by Magumba Ashiraf, Teyebaka Kenneth and Majidu Kyawa.
Bukooli County sent through defending champion Luganda Tiffu, Ngodobe Brian Koowa and Friday James, as Luuka County was represented by Musitwa Andrew, Nassan Junior and Kawoma Micheal. Bulamogi County qualifiers included Naika Robert, Nabikamba Daniel and Mukisa Amos.
Butembe County produced Mugooda Dominic, Wanduuba Henry and Nsuube Jude, while Bugabula County qualifiers were Wakibi Alex, Mugura Yasin and Mulondo Ayubu. The Tippa category was completed by Bukono County’s Cosma Kibulaku, Wadambisya Wilson and Mugalya Malesi, Bugweri County’s Kasango Livingston, Tazindula Paul and Kiirya Derrick, and Busiki County’s Mutabuza Denesi, Egesa Ivan and Bedi Ligani.
Defending Tippa champion Luganda Tiffu (Bukooli) returns as one of the favourites.
Prizes and Race Details
Winners in each category will take home attractive prizes, with the overall winner riding away on a brand-new motorcycle. The second-placed rider will earn Shs 2 million, third place Shs 1 million, fourth Shs 500,000, and fifth Shs 300,000.
In addition, every rider who completes the race but finishes outside the top five positions will receive Shs 50,000, a move organisers say is intended to motivate participation and reward effort.
Details regarding the course and distance for the grand finale will be communicated in due course.
Held under the theme “Abasaadha N’empango Mukulwanisa Ekifuna Mabuunda Mubaghaala Abato,” the championship continues to promote unity, discipline and youth empowerment through sport as Busoga counts down to the January 3 showdown.
