President William Ruto speaks during the WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSPresident William Ruto has announced that the government will withdraw from promoting the iconic Safari Rally Kenya beginning next year. "This is the last Safari Rally where we will be spending public money to promote. Since returning to the championship calendar in 2021 after a 19-year absence, the Safari Rally Kenya has once again become one of the most iconic and demanding events in global motorsport. Kenya secured hosting rights for the Safari Rally Kenya after reaching an agreement with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) to include the event in the World Rally Championship calendar through 2026. WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSWRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSTourism CS Rebecca Miano consults with President William Ruto during the WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSSports CS Salim Mvurya and WRC officials consult with President William Ruto during the WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSWRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSWRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSCSs Rebecca Miano (Tourism) and Salim Mvurya (Sports) with President William Ruto during the WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSCSs Rebecca Miano (Tourism) and Salim Mvurya (Sports) with President William Ruto during the WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCSPresident William Ruto speaks during the WRC Safari Rally event in Naivasha on March 15, 2026./PCS

Source: The Star March 15, 2026 15:48 UTC