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Kenya will end public funding for the Safari Rally in 2027, shifting to private partnerships while launching a new affordable car project and driver training initiative.
President William Ruto announced on March 15, 2026, that Kenya will end public funding of the Safari Rally starting in 2027, shifting to private-sector partnerships to reduce fiscal strain.
During the WRC event in Naivasha, he also launched a government-backed initiative to develop Kenya’s first affordable cross car and expand training through the Rally Academy in collaboration with TVET institutions.
The move follows the rally’s growing economic impact, which has generated billions in revenue and created thousands of jobs.
Ruto praised the event’s global appeal and the resilience of competitors, while Kenyan driver Karan Patel finished 17th overall, highlighting strong local performance.
Kenia pondrá fin a la financiación pública para el Safari Rally en 2027, cambiando a asociaciones privadas mientras lanza un nuevo proyecto de automóviles asequibles y una iniciativa de capacitación de conductores.