‘Tukutane Vasha’ – Ruto calls on Kenyans for WRC Safari Rally weekend experience
President William Ruto has invited Kenyans to come and experience one of the country’s most thrilling sporting events this weekend.
In a video shared on the State House Kenya official TikTok account on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, ahead of the Safari Rally, Ruto described the race as more than just a competition, calling it a true test of endurance and a celebration of Kenya’s spirit.
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“Wakenya, this weekend is that weekend we have been longing for and waiting for. Kenya, where it all begins, home of the ultimate test of endurance, the Safari Rally, is not just a race; it is who we are,” Ruto said.
The President encouraged citizens to witness the excitement firsthand, urging them to be part of the energy and atmosphere surrounding the iconic rally.
“Come experience wonders, tuonane Safari Rally, tukutane Vasha,” he added.
Ruto’s call serves as a reminder that the Safari Rally is more than a race, it is a national experience, uniting Kenyans in excitement and pride.
2026 Safari Rally
The WRC Safari Rally returns to Kenya for the 2026 season from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15, 2026, marking its sixth edition since 2021 by trading urban, Nairobi-based starts for an intense, four-day challenge exclusively in the Great Rift Valley.
With the event centred around Lake Naivasha, the 2026 edition features 20 special stages focusing on treacherous terrain like the Kedong and Sleeping Warrior.
Following its 2021 return after a 19-year hiatus, the Safari Rally has solidified its spot in the WRC calendar.
Key changes
The 2026 WRC Safari Rally will experience some key changes as the traditional Nairobi start at Kasarani is dropped, with spectator access to the shakedown included for the first time in the modern era.
The event continues to showcase Kenya as a premier global motorsport hub, attracting international crews and boosting tourism.
The four-day spectacle will feature 20 competitive stages, attracting top rally crews and participants from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, underscoring the rally’s regional appeal and international stature. Volunteer applications were open from Friday, with a deliberate inclusion target, where 42 per cent of slots and senior official positions are reserved for women. Driver applications are also currently underway.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Safari Rally Kenya was a challenging World Rally Championship (WRC) event held from Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23, 2025, based in Naivasha, featuring tough dirt stages, wildlife, and stunning Kenyan landscapes, with the Welsh professional rally driver Elfyn Evans taking the overall victory.
