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Motorsports federation becomes rallying point for Kampala elite

Dipu Ruparelia, president of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda. © Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda/Facebook

The Ruparelia family, one of the most powerful in the country, has taken charge of Ugandan rallies. Many business dynasties have followed in its footsteps and discovered a passion for motorsports. [...]

Published on 19.02.2021 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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