Preparations on course for 2025 WRC Safari Rally Championships, assures CS Mvurya

The World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally and the government, through the Ministry of Sports Culture and Heritage, have given preparations for the 2025 Safari Rally thumps up ahead of the much-anticipated event in the last week of March.

According to WRC Safari Rally Kenya Chief Executive Officer Charles Gacheru, the championship will have a new shakedown route at the Sleeping Warrior Stage, with the ceremonial start also relocating to City Hall from KICC in an attempt to give Kenyans a chance to witness the championship from the first step.

This year’s edition will also have two new stages, with Morandat Farm included in the circuit as Kenya gears up for the world showpiece.

"At camp Moran near Sleeping Warrior, there will be our new shakedown, and we have also spoken to the Nairobi governor. We want our flag off done outside his office so that Kenyans from all walks can parade and have the feeling of the rally", explained Gacheru.

"We wish to call on all Kenyans, east Africa, and the whole world to attend the rally and experience our magical Kenya." He added.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya assured the government support to improve the preparations and solve local challenges in terms of employment during the championship.

Mvurya has also emphasized staging a world-class event as it will continue to place Kenya on the world map in both sports and tourism.

"We are taking an all-government approach to make sure that this event continues painting our country's best image, and we will work with local leaders to make sure that the locals also benefit at the end of the day," said Mvurya.

After the Monte Carlo edition, which was hosted on January 23-26, the Championship will head to Sweden in February before Kenya plays host from 20-23 March 2025.