President William Ruto announced on Thursday, October 8, 2026, that Kenya has retained its slot on the World Rally Championship calendar, with Naivasha confirmed to host the WRC Safari Rally in 2027. The president confirmed the development on social media, expressing enthusiasm that the globally acclaimed motorsport competition will return to Kenya’s iconic terrains. “I am delighted to confirm that Kenya will host the WRC Safari Rally in 2027. Once again, the world’s finest drivers will take on our plains, our valleys, and the legendary roads of Naivasha,” Ruto said. Highlighting the rally’s cultural heritage and economic impact, President Ruto noted that the event continues to drive local commerce while giving Kenya global visibility. “The Safari was born on Kenyan soil. It belongs on Kenyan soil. Every edition fills our hotels, energizes our businesses, and carries the beauty of our country to screens across the world,” he added. Strategic Partnerships Ensure Long-Term Hosting President Ruto expressed gratitude to key organizing stakeholders, motorsport governing bodies, and private-sector partners who worked to secure Kenya’s spot on the international 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 official WRC 2027 schedule, t...
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