Kenya set to host WRC Safari Rally until 2026

By Grace Kuria

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday announced that the country will host the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally until 2026.

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui at the Power Stage Finish of the 2021 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha, Nakuru County.
Source: State House Kenya

The President announced that an agreement has been reached between the Government of Kenya, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the World Rally Championship (WRC) for the country to hold the rally.

The Safari Rally was re-introduced into the WRC calendar for the first time in 19 years this year and the success of the event has led to the FIA giving Kenya an extension.

Current world champion Sebastien Ogier won this year’s edition of the Safari Rally.

Ogier beat his Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mate Takamoto Katsuta while Hyundai Motorsport driver Ott Tanak took the third spot.