King Rama, Haruna Mubiru’s Son, Dreams of Becoming Uganda’s Top Rally Driver

What the report says

Ramathan Mubiru, widely known as King Rama, has begun his competitive motorsport journey with the goal of becoming one of Uganda’s leading rally drivers, according to Nile Post. He is the son of singer Haruna Mubiru and the grandson of veteran rally driver Moses Lumala, a family background that connects him to both entertainment and motorsport.

Nile Post reported that Rama made his competitive buggy debut at the Spirit of Garuga event, specifically during the Ponsiano Lwakataka Fundraising Sprint at Victoria Raceway Park in Garuga. The September event marked a first step into racing against more experienced competitors and gave him an early chance to gain track experience. He is also a Senior Two student at Kakungulu Memorial School, and the article noted that he is balancing school with his ambitions in motorsport.

Rama said he wants to become Uganda’s number one driver in the coming years and expressed admiration for his grandfather, who he described as an important influence. Lumala, according to the report, has been supportive of his grandson’s interest in racing and wants to help develop him. The article presents Rama’s debut as the start of a longer path that will require training, discipline and more competition.

More broadly, the story reflects a common theme in motorsport: younger relatives of established drivers often enter the sport with access to guidance and public attention, but still need to prove themselves through results and experience.