Kenya will host the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally every year until 2026, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced.

The President said the Government secured the hosting rights of the elite motorsport event from the International Automobile Federation and the WRC after years of intense lobbying and preparations.

“It gives me great pleasure, therefore, to announce, that we have agreed, with the International Automobile Federation and the World Rally Championship, to continue hosting the Safari Rally in Kenya, every year until 2026,” the President announced.

At the same time, the President announced immediate Government plans to commence preparations for next year’s WRC Safari Rally.

“In this regard, my administration will immediately start preparations for the next Safari Rally event, and I commit the required financial investment towards another successful championship in Kenya,” he said.