Safari Rally Kenya Confirmed On WRC 2027 Calendar
The announcement ends months of uncertainty over the future of the iconic Kenyan event, whose current hosting agreement was due to expire after the 2026 edition.
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The announcement ends months of uncertainty over the future of the iconic Kenyan event, whose current hosting agreement was due to expire after the 2026 edition.
The outstanding amount has forced the contractor to suspend operations as the government races to ready the stadium for use as a training facility during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The request comes after Kenya’s current hosting arrangement, which covered the 2026 event, paving the way for discussions on a longer-term agreement with the WRC and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
The event takes place on 27 September, and the women’s race in particular has the potential to produce a historic performance.
The two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York
McCarthy had earlier disclosed that the prolonged absence of work permits had left him uncomfortable about his legal status in Kenya.
The legal dispute centres on the promotion and relegation status of Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United
Each team took home Ksh250,000 alongside individual prizes, including smartphones, and secured a spot in the National Finals.
Nairobi’s successful bid came despite a major push by London to bring the global athletics spectacle back to the British capital.
The 12 teams were crowned county champions after winning their respective county finals played this weekend, with each taking home Ksh75,000, while the runners-up received Ksh30,000, among other individual prizes.
The event formed part of MultiChoice’s commitment to creating shared football experiences that bring fans closer to the action both on and off the pitch.
Then comes the weekend’s biggest fixture as Arsenal host Chelsea at 17:30 in a heavyweight London derby.