Bert-shankland competing in the East African Safari Rally in 1960"s In the WRC era, Shekhar Mehta and Mike Doughty won four of their five Safari Rally championships.
President Uhuru – Kenya To Host WRC Safari Rally For Five Consecutive Years
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 (FIA) 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 (FIA) and the World Rally Championship (WRC), 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.
Onkar pays tribute to his bro Tej as he tops Kenyan brigade in Safari The Star Kenya s Onkar Rai navigated by Drew Sturrock power their Volkswagen Polo GTI at the Kedong spectator Stage. Image: JACK OWOUR
•Onkar was the best placed Kenyan in seventh overall position, beating former Junior WRC challenger Karan Patel to eighth and Carl Tundo (ninth) to their maiden WRC3 podium.
•Tundo is among the few drivers along with reigning Kenyan champion Baldev Chager who participated in the last WRC for Kenya in 2002.
Onkar Rai has dedicated his maiden WRC3 win on Safari Rally to his injured elder brother Tejveer Rai who crashed out on Friday.