Renowned radio personality Sandrine Isheja Butera has made a bold move into the world of rally driving, adding an exciting twist to the upcoming 'Sprint Rally' race set for Saturday, March 30.

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The Kiss FM presenter will take part in Saturday’s rally event in Rwamagana as a copilot to Yoto Fabrice, an established rally driver in Rwanda.

Yoto, the driving force behind Isheja's entry into rally racing, revealed that she has been diligently training for the event before making her debut in the event.

Their participation will not be in a competitive capacity but rather as the lead car, setting the pace for the racing cars, also known as the 'Zero car'.

Yoto expressed his optimism about potential future competitions with Isheja, highlight that her dedication and passion for the sport pushed her to give it a try.

Joining the ranks of female rally drivers is Kalimpinya Queen who is already making a name for herself in the rally scene.

Kalimpinya, now a driver, will be among the competitors at the 'Sprint Rally' on Saturday. She and her co-pilot Olivier Ngabo will be driving Subaru Impreza.

Meanwhile, the road Akabuga ka Musha (Murrum road)-Gisenyi center-Mubuga-Agahozo-Ntunga will be temporarily closed from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to pave way for the event, Rwanda Police announced.