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Citizen Digital
… d Kenya’s formal relationship with the global governing bodies of the sport.The creation of MKF is widely seen as a modernising step, consolidating the governance of a discipline that has grown rapidly in profile since the return of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally …
Ganatra elected president as Motorsport Kenya Federation ushers in new eraCitizen Digital
… d Kenya’s formal relationship with the global governing bodies of the sport.The creation of MKF is widely seen as a modernising step, consolidating the governance of a discipline that has grown rapidly in profile since the return of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally …
Ganatra elected president as Motorsport Kenya Federation ushers in new eraCitizen Digital
… eghu: Kenya must do all it can to retain WRC By Mkalla wa Mwambodze June 29, 2026 02:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Elfyn EVANS, Scott MARTIN, Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, action during the 2025 Safari Rally …
Sheghu: Kenya must do all it can to retain WRCThe Standard
… t the record promptly,” said Mwita. “We uphold the right of reply, and we operate under the Constitution, the law, the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism, and the oversight of recognised regulatory bodies.”Mwita said that in recent past, during one of the Safari Rally …
We won't cheer failure: Standard Group hits back at Ruto's rantThe Standard
… It is also important to recall that in the recent past, specifically during one of the Safari Rally events in Naivasha, the President publicly affirmed the centrality of media freedom – noting that a democracy must defend the media’s right to criticise. …
The Standard stands for bold, responsible and accountable journalismThe Standard
… The game has been dwindling, save a lone the annual World Rally Championships leg- the Safari Rally, which is always supported by the government. …
What registration of new motorsports body means for the sport in the countryThe Standard
… The process was never about personalities; it was about governance, credibility and protecting the future of the sport," multiple Safari Rally winner Carl Tundo told Standard Sports in Karen on Wednesday. …
Tundo, Chager lead rally legends in welcoming new racing governing bodyThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Two months after the successful World Rally Championship Safari Rally in Naivasha, Nakuru County, local contractors involved in the event have yet to receive their payment. …
WRC contractors cry foul over delayed paymentsTeam Kenya won the Uganda–Kenya Coast Open golf tournament at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi, with Dr Wilson Miano taking the overall winner title. The event was held as Kenya and Uganda seek to boost cross-border tourism ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Team Kenya won the Uganda–Kenya Coast Open golf tournament at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi, with Dr Wilson Miano taking the overall winner title. The event was held as Kenya and Uganda seek to boost cross-border tourism ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Uganda are using cross-border sporting events, including a golf tournament at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County, to boost tourism and prepare for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has retained the Safari Rally on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027. The government had bid for a five-year extension through 2031, but the FIA has not yet disclosed the specific duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in 2027 as the third round of the season, scheduled for March 18 to 21 in Naivasha. President William Ruto said the event supports the hospitality and business sectors while promoting Kenya internationally, and noted the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the rally starting 2027.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Safari Rally will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2027 as the third round, scheduled for March 18–21. The confirmation secures Kenya's place among the world's premier rallying destinations, though the FIA announcement did not specify the duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has submitted a bid to extend its hosting agreement with the World Rally Championship for another five years and is planning a bigger, more commercially driven Safari Rally in 2027. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said increased private-sector participation had already played a key role in the successful staging of the 2026 Safari Rally, and the government is looking to deepen such involvement in financing and supporting the event.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Renowned Safari Rally driver Pauline Sheghu has challenged women to stand up and claim their rightful role in society without intimidation, citing her 15-year experience breaking stereotypes in motorsport. She was recently honored as an Iconic Woman and Most Outstanding Sports Personality at the International Women Parliament in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and dedicates the recognition to women pushing boundaries and creating opportunities for others.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Sports says the country is ready to host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, which would make Kenya the first African country to host the event. The World Athletics Council will announce host cities for both years on September 15, 2026, with Nairobi competing against Rome, Munich, and London.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdul Sidi, a legendary Kenyan rally navigator and motorsport journalist with more than four decades in the sport, passed away on Thursday, September 10, and was laid to rest on Friday at Lang'ata Muslim Cemetery in Nairobi. He competed in the WRC Safari Rally 18 times, finishing 15 times, and mentored generations of rally navigators and drivers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Licensed betting operators in Kenya contributed Sh24 billion to the exchequer in 2024, according to the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya, with the sector's tax contributions rising from Sh5.7 billion in the 2021/22 financial year to Sh28.45 billion by April 2026. The association attributes the increase to tighter compliance enforcement and improved revenue tracking, and says the sector directly employs more than 10,000 Kenyans while 500,000 others depend indirectly on the industry.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Altaf Ganatra was elected president of the newly constituted Motorsport Kenya Federation at an election overseen by the Sports Registrar. Carl Tundo was elected Vice President, Erick Bengi as Secretary General, and Sangita Gohil as Treasurer, all for a four-year term.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Altaf Ganatra has been elected president of the Motorsport Kenya Federation, the country's newly constituted national governing body for motorsport, in an election held at Windsor Golf Hotel in Nairobi and overseen by the Sports Registrar. Carl Tundo was elected Vice President, Erick Bengi Secretary General, and Sangita Gohil Treasurer, all for four-year terms.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pauline Shegu has appealed to the government to secure a fresh WRC Safari Rally hosting agreement with the FIA upon lapse of the current six-year deal, noting the rally's value in giving Kenyan drivers global competition and showcasing the country's landscapes worldwide.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard Group's CEO Chaacha Mwita issued a statement defending the company's journalism against remarks President William Ruto posted on X about the paper's coverage of his administration. Mwita said the company takes exception to Ruto's characterization of its journalism and questioned why the President chose public disparagement rather than established channels, while reaffirming that The Standard will report facts even when uncomfortable to those in authority.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Group has responded to a post by President William Ruto that referenced the news organisation, rejecting his characterisation of their journalism as condescending and asserting that the outlet operates according to principles of bold, responsible and accountable reporting even when uncomfortable for those in authority.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Motorsports Kenya Federation (MKF) has been registered by the Sports Registrar as Kenya's legitimate motorsport governing body following court victories over rival factions. Many hope the registration will revitalize the Kenya National Rally Championship series, which has declined as drivers have shifted focus to the African Rally Championship due to governance uncertainty.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court on April 30, 2026 upheld a Sports Dispute Tribunal decision naming Motorsports Kenya (MK) as the lawful motorsport governing body, dismissing an appeal by Kenya Motor Sports Federation. Rally legends including Carl Tundo welcomed the ruling as ending internal conflict in the sport.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tens of young people hired as marshals, cleaners, and garbage collectors for the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in Naivasha, Nakuru County have not been paid 44 days after the event, despite being promised payment three days later. Youth leaders have issued a three-day notice to the Ministry of Youths and Sports and rally organisers, claiming their Nairobi counterparts were paid promptly, and warning of street action and office sit-ins if payment is not made.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →