Ugandan cyclists delivered a commanding performance at the fifth edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, winning six categories and defending their overall trophy in emphatic fashion. The team of 100 riders, sponsored by Jubilee Insurance Uganda with Shs33 million in support, extended Uganda’s unbeaten run at the event, having claimed victory in all four previous editions.
Defending champion Jordan Schleck Ssekanwagi led the charge by retaining his main race title, crossing the finish line ahead of Kenya’s Evans Wangai, while Uganda’s Charles Kagimu—who won silver last year—settled for third place . The 77.8-kilometre main race saw Uganda’s dominance continue across the podium, with Mugalu Shafiq and Lorot Lawrence finishing second and third respectively on the men’s side . In the women’s Under-23 category, Mary Aleper retained her title, further cementing Uganda’s grip on the competition .
Beyond the main race, Uganda’s depth was on full display. In the Black Mamba category, Dominic Mugonda emerged victorious, with Kenya’s Ian Mambo taking second and Uganda’s Samuel Ssabagwanyi finishing third . The Para category was also won by Uganda, with Ronald Yiga claiming top honors ahead of Kenya’s Ismail Kirya, while Gabriel Ambuko placed third. In the Para category for the hearing impaired, Martin Kateregga topped the charts, followed by Kenya’s Silas Agesa and Uganda’s Josephat Kamau .
The race, held at Uhuru Gardens, featured a total prize purse of more than Shs100 million across six categories: Main Race, Team Race, Black Mamba, Family Fun Ride, Kiddies, and Para Cyclist . Team Uganda chef de mission Ismail Lance Ssebayiga had expressed confidence before the event, noting that the team had prepared thoroughly for the new route. “We are coming back to defend our title. Besides the usual names, we have added other top riders that will put us in a stronger position to compete for the top spots,” he said .