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The people behind the cars

Cars are personal.
So is our service.

A Kampala showroom built around informed choices, real relationships and a genuine enthusiasm for exceptional cars.

Our Story

KAMPALA'S PREMIUM
CAR DESTINATION

Next Rides Uganda is a Naguru-based automotive showroom built around a simple idea: clients should be able to see the car, understand the specification and speak directly with the people responsible for the deal.

We sell current Kampala stock, source specific vehicles from international markets and coordinate practical car hire for weddings, airport transfers, convoys and everyday travel.

The result is one relationship across the whole vehicle journey—from the first shortlist and inspection to import coordination, documentation, handover and after-sale support.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 S photographed by Next Rides Uganda in Kampala
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Enthusiast-led

Car culture is part of the work.

Public reporting identifies King AD as the proprietor of Next Rides and a visible supporter of Uganda's performance-car and motorsport community. That enthusiast perspective shapes the rare vehicles, specifications and stories associated with the showroom.

Collection cars shown in brand stories are not automatically sales inventory. Vehicles available to buy are clearly listed on individual inventory pages.

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The Founder

THE VISION
BEHIND THE BRAND

One man's obsession with world-class cars built Kampala's most trusted automotive dealership.

ILK
Ismail Lubowa
Kalyango
Founder & Owner
About the Founder
"I wanted every Ugandan to experience the world's finest cars — not just dream about them."

Ismail Lubowa Kalyango founded Next Rides Uganda with a single vision: bring world-class automobiles directly to Kampala with full transparency, honest pricing, and zero import stress for every client.

A lifelong car enthusiast, Ismail built Next Rides from the ground up — sourcing directly from Europe, Japan and the UAE, managing every URA clearance himself in the early days, and never compromising on the standard of vehicles he puts in front of clients.

8+
Years Running
5K+
Happy Clients
34
Brands Stocked
5★
Client Rating
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What We Stand For

OUR
VALUES

Every decision, every import, every client — guided by these principles.

Authenticity

Every vehicle is exactly what we say it is. Full history, accurate mileage, honest condition. No surprises after handover — ever.

Efficiency

From enquiry to keys in hand in the shortest possible time. We handle all paperwork, customs and delivery so you just show up and drive.

Client First

Our relationship doesn't end at handover. We support our clients before, during and long after the sale — reachable by WhatsApp any time.

Global Access

Sourcing partners across Germany, UK, Japan and UAE. Any car you've ever dreamed of — we can find it, import it, clear it and deliver to Kampala.

Client Stories

WHAT 5,000+
CLIENTS SAY

READY TO
GET STARTED?

Visit us at Naguru Road, Cadam Enterprises or message Ismail directly on WhatsApp — we respond within the hour.

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