Private Sector to Fund Safari Rally Starting Next Year, Ruto Says - March 2026

President William Ruto has announced that starting next year, the private sector will fully fund and manage the WRC Safari Rally. This marks the final year of government funding for the event. Takamoto Katsuta secured his maiden WRC victory at the Safari Rally in Naivasha on Sunday, March 15, 2026. However, unlike many major sporting events, Katsuta will not receive a direct cash prize from the WRC organizers.

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Private Sector to Fully Fund WRC Safari Rally Starting Next Year, President Ruto says

President William Ruto has announced that starting next year, the private sector will fully fund and manage the WRC Safari Rally. This marks the final year of government funding for the event.