Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed and World Rally Champion (WRC)Managing Director Jona Siebel yesterday signed a deal for the Safari Rally to remain in Kenya until 2026.
The agreement will see WRC engage in talent development and environmental conservation partnerships with Kenya.
Siebel congratulated Kenya for putting up a great rally last year when the Safari celebrated its return to the WRC after 19 years out of the global calendar.
“Having such an iconic event with such a strong tradition, heritage and the whole passion of the people means a lot for the growth of the WRC as a global championship,” he said.
The 2022 WRC Safari Rally will run from June 23 to 26.
Amina thanked the WRC and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for the support they had accorded Kenya in growing the Safari Rally.
“Due to our close co-operation and partnership with FIA and WRC and the activation of the different support programmes in Kenya, young Safari Rally drivers now have the hope for a future where they compete in the world’s most prestigious rally championships and be ranked alongside the world’s greatest rally drivers,” the CS said.
The Ministry of Tourism incurred a growth of 53.29 per cent in the number of international visitor arrivals in Kenya 2021 compared to 2020 hosting of major sporting events, specifically the WRC – Safari Rally and the World Athletics Under 20 was a huge contribution to rebuild confidence in destination Kenya.
Hosting of major sporting events, specifically the WRC – Safari Rally and the World Athletics Under 20 was a huge contribution to rebuild confidence in destination Kenya.
