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 The post Ruto on Safari Rally: “It Belongs on Kenyan Soil” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.