It's man versus machine moment one more time
Following completion of the second leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship, the Rally Sweden at the weekend, focus now shifts to WRC Safari Rally that is set for March 12-15 in Naivasha...
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The Safari Rally, a leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), is set to take place in Naivasha, Kenya from March 12-15. Following his victory at the Rally Sweden, Welshman Elfyn Evans will lead a strong contingent of drivers aiming for triumph.
- A total of 46 drivers have confirmed entry for the Safari Rally.
- Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team (WRT) aims for a sixth consecutive victory in Naivasha.
- The event will cover a competitive distance of 350.02 kilometers, with a liaison distance of 842.9 kilometers.
- Notable local drivers include Carl Tundo, a five-time Safari Rally champion, and Karan Patel, a two-time Africa Rally Champion (ARC).
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Government Begins Thika Stadium Construction as Kenya Prepares for Boxing and WRC Rally Events - February 2026
The Kenyan government has initiated the construction of a new 10,000-seater Thika Stadium in Kiambu County as part of its plan to expand sports infrastructure. This development comes as Kenyan counties finalize selections for the Counties Intermediate Boxing Championships, set to begin tomorrow. The boxing trials are intended to challenge Nairobi's dominance ahead of the National Championships scheduled for February 26-28 in Thika. In another major sporting event, the Safari Rally, a leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), is set to occur in Naivasha from March 12-15. Following his victory at Rally Sweden, Welshman Elfyn Evans will lead a strong group of drivers in the event.
