President William Ruto revealed on Thursday, October 8, 2026, that Kenya has actually maintained its slot on the World Rally Championship calendar, with Naivasha verified to host the WRC Safari Rally in 2027.
The president validated the advancement on social networks, revealing interest that the worldwide well-known motorsport competitors will go back to
Kenya’s renowned surfaces.
“I am happy to validate that Kenya will host the WRC Safari Rally in 2027. As soon as once again, the world’s finest chauffeurs will handle our plains, our valleys, and the famous roadways of Naivasha,” Ruto stated.
Highlighting the rally’s cultural heritage and financial effect, President Ruto kept in mind that the occasion continues to drive regional commerce while offering Kenya worldwide presence.
“The Safari was born upon Kenyan soil. It belongs on Kenyan soil. Every edition fills our hotels, stimulates our organizations, and brings the appeal of our nation to screens throughout the world,” he included.
Strategic Partnerships Ensure Long-Term Hosting
President Ruto revealed thankfulness to essential arranging stakeholders, motorsport governing bodies, and private-sector partners who worked to protect Kenya’s area on the worldwide rallying calendar.
“I thank the Ministry of Sports, the WRC Safari Rally Project, our private-sector partners, the FIA and the WRC Promoter for making this possible,” he concluded.
According to the main WRC 2027 schedule, the Safari Rally will function as the 3rd round of the 15-stage worldwide champion and is set to happen from March 18 to 21, 2027.
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