Susan Muwonge
Susan Muwonge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 (age 48–49) Buddo, Wakiso District, Uganda |
| Other names | Super Lady Queen of Speed |
| Education | Makerere University (BBA) Kyambogo University (Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education) Makerere University (Master's) |
| Occupations | Rally driver, teacher, educationist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | First woman to win the Uganda National Rally Championship (2011); two-time champion (2011, 2018) |
| Spouse |
Lawrence Muwonge (m. 1997) |
| Children | 5 (including Filbert Lawrence Muwonge and Thecla Mary Nalwanga, d. 2025) |
| Awards | Uganda Sports Press Association accolade (2011) Uganda Sports Press Association Personality of the Year (2012) |
Susan Muwonge (born in 1977) is a Ugandan rally driver and teacher. Called 'Super Lady' and "Queen of Speed", in 2011 after becoming the first female to win the Uganda's national rally championships.[1][2]
Education
[edit]She was born to her father Kitonsa Fred and her late mother was Namukasa Regina and she went to St Mary's Primary School Nabbingo for her primary school, completed her Uganda Certificate of Education) from St Henry's Buyege Girls’ Secondary School and her Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (from Gombe Secondary School.[3] She attended Makerere University graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration and then she joined Kyambogo University and attained a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.[2]
Career
[edit]Very soon after graduating, she and her husband Lawrence Muwonge started St Francis Junior School in Buddo Wakiso District. She bought her first racing car, Mitsubishi Evo 2 formerly driven by Jamil Ssenyonjo and started rallying in 2005. In her first race in Rakai, she finished in the 6th position. Her racing career officially began in 2007 at Garuga Racing Track. She became the first woman to win the National Rally Championship in November 2011, beating Ponsiano Lwakataka in the 300 km Independence Rally at the Festino City Race Circuit. When not rallying and teaching, Muwonge enjoys farming, acting and singing.[4][5]
Awards
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Susan Muwonge: Uganda's 'queen of speed'", Deutsche Welle, 17 March 2019, retrieved 2021-03-20
- 1 2 "Susan Muwonge: Queen of speed". Daily Monitor. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ↑ Ninsiima, Racheal. "Champion Muwonge motivated by challenge". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- 1 2 3 "Susan Muwonge, the Super Lady". Daily Monitor. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ↑ Mulumba, Abu-Baker. "Susan Muwonge drives into music". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
 | This biographical article relating to sport in Uganda is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
 | This rallying biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |