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Saturday, 02 May 2009

Rally Driver Riyaz Kurji Dead

Riyaz Kurji a two time Winner of Uganda's biggest rally could not make it on Saturday to finish 13^th Pearl of Africa rally. He died instantly when his Subaru Impreza N 8 rolled several times in Mwera Mityana. Sources at the scene said that Riyarz walked out of the car unhurt but, he allegedly sat down few minutes from his car and collapsed dead. He led the first stage with four minutes and 34 seconds to finish ahead of 28 drivers in the wet super special stage at Kawuku.

Compiled by Nicholas Kajoba

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Champ - my heart pains! Until we meet again, Tazim, Mumma and Minoo

Posted by Tazim on 05/02/2009 17:08:26

Its really sad news for that untimely loss of our beloved rally driver. We shall dearly miss u Hurji. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Posted by Shaba Geofrey Jonathan on 05/03/2009 00:06:19

its a great shock to rcv the sad news of our champ riyaz demise,our hearts cries 4 you champ.

Posted by abouba pinno on 05/03/2009 03:48:22

Its really hard to believe that he is gone , as a firend and staight bussines man we will miss him, may his soul rest in a eternal peace

Posted by Ronald Mutesasira Kintu on 05/03/2009 04:43:45

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE! INNA LILLAHI WAH RAJIUN

Posted by RAHIM on 05/03/2009 05:35:13

miss ya bro..now en forever...de day comez for you en me in paradise.... RIP

Posted by rockyjulian on 05/03/2009 06:51:29

Our deepest Sympathy and condolences go out to the family .... what a hero he was and the entire rallying faternity will always remember him and miss him ... may god bless his soul in eternal peace ... Bobby Patel Rallye Sports Club London

Posted by Bobby Patel on 05/03/2009 07:45:10

Where ever you are now, Go Fast Riyaz!!!!! And please say hi to Farakh Yusuf for me. Ron in Canada

Posted by ron schaasberg on 05/03/2009 08:04:54

a great loss to his family and rallying in Africa. Kwaheri Bobby Chaudhry London

Posted by bobby chaudhry on 05/03/2009 08:18:21

Greet for me Colin Mcrae and the Great Ayrton Senna. You were a great driver, super fastand enthusiastic on stage like Mcrae. My wish was to see you on world rally scen to compare you with the fastest but... that's it. Adieu champion

Posted by Loeb on 05/03/2009 09:17:33

It is hard to imagine he is gone.

Posted by MSk on 05/03/2009 09:31:43

I am so sad that Riyaz's life was cut short. The last time I visited him, he prepared BBQ for me and was such a warm hearted host. I beleive its his Birthday today. Riyaz we all will miss you a lot. My deepest sympathy to the family and I am sure this is not a blow to just his family but to the entire Rally Family who have known him for all these years for his kindness, simplicity and his rally talent. Riaz died doing something he really had passion for - Rally. May God bless his soul in peace and give his family and friends courage to bear the pain sustained. All of us at Houston Texas Love you Riaz and will miss you.

Posted by Renuka Lakhani on 05/03/2009 10:47:44

heartfelt condolences to all the kurji family members around the world. may allah give the courage to endure the pain and the loss of our beloved brother, son or a living saint. Let us all pray to almighty to assure him paradise. may his soul rest in iternal peace. AMEEN

Posted by Bahadur somji on 05/03/2009 15:07:50

Unimaginable! Had his car as a desktop on my computer. Proud of the way he always carried the ugandan flag. Am alittle lost here but sincere condolences to his family.We will miss you Jurji and thanks for everything you did for U.M.C and African rallying as a whole. Vee, Charleston,SC U.S.A

Posted by Vee Baku on 05/03/2009 16:06:01

God bless u!!!

Posted by winnie on 05/03/2009 16:09:42

Kurji has been a true sportsman.may his soul rest in peace.Amen

Posted by bukenya godfrey on 05/03/2009 18:04:03

My Deepest Condolences go to the Kurji family.It's always sad when a person passes away in MotorSport. People say that Rallying and Racing is dangerous - it's what we enjoy doing the most and that's what Riyaz enjoyed doing. I survived a very nasty Rallying accident many years ago near Iganga in Uganda(Pepsi Cola Rally) came close to passing away but I did not give up Rallying - he will be sadly missed by the Rallying community in Africa and many parts of the world that knew Riyaz. May Allah grant Riyaz Janaat Al Naseeb Ameen

Posted by Tahir Ahmad on 05/03/2009 18:56:58

INNA LILLAHI WAH RAJIUN, We pray to Allah to rest your soul in eternal Peace. May Allah give subhar to the Kurji Family during this sad time. Ameen

Posted by Farhat Mohammed on 05/04/2009 00:48:30

My condolences to teh family and friends of Riyaz. I am an ardent Subaru Rally Team supporter, and Riyaz has been a real inspiration to me, even here in kenya. It is a great loss to the rallying fraternity, and mainly to Subaru. May his death be a lesson on the need for WRC standard safety features on all our rally cars. I mourn his death.

Posted by John Ogola on 05/04/2009 01:02:37

It;s sad to all ugandans may his soul rest in peace...............

Posted by shze on 05/04/2009 01:29:19

Its a great sorrow loosing Kurji. But there is a Place called Home, better than Here. May God have mercy and your soul rest in enternal piece. Amen. Marvin (Mtrinity aka princeluv)

Posted by Marvin Trinity Kamoga on 05/04/2009 02:17:52

Everyday that is to passby you're to be missed and remembered. During your times of living,you really did prove Uganda and Africa at large the talent it holds on the Motor Rallying scene. May the almighty grant you peace always and forever,Amen

Posted by Sempijja Micheal on 05/04/2009 02:23:17

What a Great man he was. Its very sad to loose such a phenomenal talent, he is gone but never be forgotten..heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Ali. Seven sisters London

Posted by Ali on 05/04/2009 03:29:14

I will miss you Riyaz and i loved you.Greet for me whoever you find there and you will always be in my heart

Posted by Derek on 05/04/2009 05:32:44

You will be greatly missed. My condolences to family and rally enthusiasts. RIP. Ziraba, London

Posted by Ziraba on 05/04/2009 05:39:42

Riyaz, we will greatly miss you. You are a GREAT SON OF AFRICA. I remember watching you in Zambia when you came to race. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.

Posted by LLLOYD on 05/04/2009 07:15:45

I have a great pain in my heart for loosing my beloved boss Mr. Riyaz he was a freind, a dad to me he will be greatly be remembered for his kindness may his soul rest in eternal peace susan

Posted by NYAKATO SUSAN on 05/04/2009 07:58:23

It's so unfortunate and sad for both the sport the family. What a loss! You were so wonderful to watch in action, hey. WHY YOU, WHY NOW? Rest In Peace. Every body is gonna miss yah. Steven Balyejjusa, Australia.

Posted by Steven Balyejjusa, Australia on 05/04/2009 08:50:48

May he take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over him,you are in our prayers....May the comfort of God help the family and close ones during this difficult time, he was a great boss to my sister Alyah.....from Najma & family (london)

Posted by Najma on 05/04/2009 10:44:14

Rest in Peace! God Bless You. AG from Rwanda.

Posted by Abdul Gang on 05/04/2009 14:16:32

may you rest in peace what aloss

Posted by raheal on 05/04/2009 14:35:49

What a wonderful person. May his soul rest in peace. He was kind loving and an excellent rally driver. Glad I met him when he won the Mombasa Rally in Kenya 2 years ago. You will be missed dearly Riyaz....xxxx

Posted by Thelma Staussi on 05/04/2009 15:16:27

we have astrong nationalist who will not easily be replaced, may God give you soul a humble rest and comfort your family and friends in these trying moments.Dan Dubai

Posted by dan on 05/04/2009 15:40:53

I am very sorry for the big loss!!! What a heart breaking news i heard on a saturday afternoon and still very sad and can not believe he is gone. I am sorry and may the Lord watch your soul. U.S.A

Posted by yadi on 05/04/2009 20:49:05

we have lost a great sports man in uganda.a person who hah improved da sports industry esp da motor sport.a business man in uganda coz he has provided jobs to ugandans in da fish industry.we are going to miss him.may his saul rest in erternal peace.

Posted by mutebi moses on 05/04/2009 22:37:06

we as ugandan we missed kurj. rest in peace kurj.claudio lubwama. from les vegas

Posted by claudio roberts on 05/04/2009 23:34:20

Mr. Riyaz Kurji he is in our company boss, I have a great pain in my heart for loosing my beloved boss, your soul rest in enternal peace (Raghu, Alpha, Dubai)

Posted by Raghu Subramani on 05/05/2009 02:25:58

You were aand shall always be a great driver and enthusiastic rally champ. we will miss you alot and rally will never be the same again without you. May the almight God have mercy on you soul and may you rest in peace. martyn j

Posted by Martyn Jjumba on 05/05/2009 05:43:08

It's so unfortunate and sad for both the sport the family. What a loss! You were so wonderful to watch in action, hey. WHY YOU, WHY NOW? Rest In Peace. Every body is gonna miss yah.INA ILLAHHI INNAILEHI RAJIHUNA TADEO LUBAMBULA, UGANDA KASUBI.

Posted by TADEO LUBAMBULA on 05/05/2009 05:59:57

it is during times of trial that one finds their true profession. May Allah waive off whatever went wrong. kookoo

Posted by kookoo on 05/05/2009 09:18:35

ITS HARD TO BELIEVE, RIAZ IS NO LONGER WITH US BUT HE IS SOME WHERE WAITING FOR ALL OF US. INNA LILLAHI WA INNA LILLAH LAJIUN. REST IN PEACE RALLY HELLO!

Posted by h.mbatta- iringa tanzania on 05/05/2009 10:11:18

It is very shocking to read that his gone, he was always been my favorite driver, may his soul rest in peace.. Robert Kasule Boston

Posted by Robert Kasule on 05/05/2009 11:53:04

What a loss to all the fun loving rally fraternity.what a tragedy.May the good lord help his family to recover from this and us all who feel so cheated at Kurji's death.only consolation is he died doing what he loved best.Say hullo to Richard burns,Collin Mcrae and my beloved mum Christine.M when you bump into them.May the good lord be kind to your soul.

Posted by Peter.M on 05/05/2009 12:58:35

we have lost our brother but the islam says that we all came from allah en we gonna back to him may his soul rest in peace .hamfrey from Iraq .

Posted by hamfrey from Iraq on 05/05/2009 13:47:57

Still recovering from the shock.Followed motor rally since 1984 when i was a youngster.Saw and watched Jimmy Dean,Sam Ssali,Chipper Adams,karmali,Hirji,Ssebyala,lumala,Blick,Hajji Jjunju,and several i can't write all on here.Watched motor rallying in Uganda from the years of Nissan 240 RS,Nissan PA 10,Celica,Peaugot,Levin and till Mitsubishi and the Subaru. You picked a good car-Subaru. Roll Cage or not,i/we believe you knew what you were doing and God just had different plans for you.For the guts and nerve you had,if i were asked to choose a sport besides soccer/football this day, i would strongly choose motor rallying.You did alot for Uganda and African motor rally.Rest in peace.

Posted by Vee Baku on 05/05/2009 14:06:49

Heartfelt condolences to the entire Kurji family on such a tragic passing. We were stunned. May his soul rest in eternal peace forever. Riaz--you will not be forgotten--I especially remember how with open arms you welcomed me into your house after an absence of more than 15 years. A special message from mum--Navroz Badrudin to Zerin bha-bhi Kurji--we pray for his soul and to Allah to give you strength and courage at this very difficult time. Mahmood Badrudin and Family London UK

Posted by MAHMOOD BADRUDIN on 05/05/2009 16:09:51

not only were you a boss. you were a friend to all. you took all of us to be same. you never degraded anyone.the 7yrs i spent with you were just like 7secs. loved you lots and still do.i'll miss you for ever, you are unreplacable. rest in peace

Posted by elya on 05/06/2009 00:58:36

its with great sadness i learnt of your death, i wish you eternal peace and may you be forgiven for your short comings, i know you will be idolized for years to come joining the ranks of shankland,joginder,methaand our own zully rehmtulla.fly high were evr you may be ,ameen!

Posted by shabir jessa on 05/06/2009 09:37:09

miss you

Posted by paayas on 05/07/2009 05:53:11

we will miss you forever

Posted by elya on 05/07/2009 07:02:09

To a life well lived and for the best driving. Thank you Riyaz. Congratulations on the win. We will miss you but you will be our legend and never a myth. Condolences to your family.

Posted by Dr Correia on 05/07/2009 10:00:31

we miss u dear, office is dull

Posted by elya on 05/09/2009 03:05:03

Minha khalaqnakum wafeeha nuAAeedukum waminha nukhrijukum taratan okhra Out of this [earth] have We created you, and into it shall We return you, and out of it shall We bring you forth once again. [TA'HA 20:55] May the ALMIGHTY ALLAH REST HIS SOUL IN PEACE. CONDOLLENCES TO THE KURJI FAMILY AND TO ALSO TO KACHINE FOR WHOM HE WAS A WONDERFUL BOSS.

Posted by nguzo on 05/10/2009 02:13:31

Even though it has been 10 days since you were so cruelly taken from us, I am still finding it so hard to believe you are gone. My heartfelt condolences to your mum, wife, daughters, brothers and the rest of your family. May god rest your soul in eternal peace. You are now with your dad and hope you will watch over your family.

Posted by SALMA NOORMOHAMED on 05/12/2009 08:42:04

Inna Lil Laa Wa Inna Ilayhi Raajuun It is so sad news, i knew Riyaz Kurji from Alpha/SECO in Mombasa Kenya, i used to work there. The first time i met him there, i knew that he was a great person. May Allah keep his soul fil Jannat.....Amin Sister - from Abu Dhabi

Posted by Ex-Worker on 05/13/2009 02:36:00

Riyaz our hearts cry out! We miss you! Thank you for the times you shared with us an being our mentor! May your Soul Rest In Peace.. Condolences to your family and Rally family.. You Are Our Ace!

Posted by Guljeet on 05/13/2009 03:18:05

Although no words can really help to relieve the loss, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Posted by MSK-Dubai on 05/18/2009 09:23:38

very sad, uganda and the world lost a legend.May God/Allah rest his soul in peace. Rallies will never be the same. We pray for his family to be strong and know that he loved what he did for the sport and for his country.

Posted by Eve babirye on 05/19/2009 12:42:32

Kurji u've been one rally driver with a passion 4 the sport and we will miss u due to the uncertain accident that claimed ur life....We miss u KURJI and may ur soul rest in eternal peace and may God bless ur family.

Posted by seviiri jonathan on 05/27/2009 01:12:43

you will never be replaced!when ever its rally time,i'll always miss your super turns.

Posted by Tony seruwu on 06/08/2009 13:15:17

you will never be replaced!when ever its rally time,i'll always miss your super turns.

Posted by Tony seruwu on 06/08/2009 13:22:03

It was a sad story but ithink that was Gods plan may your soul reach fast in heaven so fast Riyaz.greet all Ugandans who parted be4 you prepare for us a big motor sport game where we share participate Rest in enternal peace.....

Posted by Noris on 06/12/2009 06:17:04

may his soul rest in peace God bless his soul we dealy miss him

Posted by magalaisrael on 06/22/2009 11:58:27

Being a rally fan,and 4 ever we will miss u so much!!!RIYAZ U ALWAYS remain my HERO.[rip]

Posted by TOMMY E SENTONGO middle-east on 07/11/2009 05:33:28

We miss you a lot.

Posted by Good Friend on 09/13/2009 13:31:32

we will always miss u u were great u give me a passion for rallying..... R>I>P

Posted by sagar keshwala on 11/05/2009 04:35:19

Its never too late!. I have just bumped into flukely on this site and the news i had it when he passed away, i was not very much in touch with the famaily since left Nairobi in 1969. My heartfelt condolences to the Kurji famaily. May allah rest his soul in eternal peace. Amen Farman

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