Kenya will remain on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027 after the FIA confirmed Safari Rally Kenya as part of its 15-round season.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, October 8, President William Ruto announced that Kenya will host the championship event, ending uncertainty over the rally’s place on the calendar beyond 2026.

The 2027 Safari Rally Kenya is scheduled for March 18 to 21 and will form the fifth round of the championship.

“The Safari Rally stays home. I am delighted to confirm that Kenya will host the WRC Safari Rally in 2027,” he wrote.

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The President added, “Once again, the world’s finest drivers will take on our plains, our valleys and the legendary roads of Naivasha.”

Ruto said the Safari Rally’s return to the 2027 calendar reflects its long history and significance to Kenya.

He thanked the Ministry of Sports, the WRC Safari Rally Project, private-sector partners, the FIA and the WRC Promoter for securing the event.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke