Double African Rally Champion Karan Patel, paraplegic speedster Nikhil Sachania, and rising talent Tinashe Gatimu are preparing intensely for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha from March 12-15. Their participation is bolstered by a significant sponsorship from KCB Bank Kenya.

• KCB Bank Kenya sponsored the WRC Safari Rally with Sh227 million, with Sh100 million for logistics and Sh28.5 million directly supporting drivers like Gatimu, Patel, and Sachania.
• Karan Patel aims for a three-peat in the African Rally Championship (ARC) and hopes his Ford Fiesta Rally2 will perform well against the challenging Fesh Fesh dust.
• Tinashe Gatimu has upgraded to a Ford Fiesta Rally3 car and plans to compete in all ARC legs this year, targeting a continental win with her mother, Caroline, as co-driver.
• Nikhil Sachania is focused on defending his Rally3 category title in the Safari Rally and the ARC, partnered with co-driver Deep Patel.
• The event, flagged off by KCB Group CEO Paul Russo, emphasizes support for local talent and economic stimulation through tourism.