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March 15, 2026
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Hospitality sector players lobby govt to retain safari rally past 2026

Hospitality sector players lobby govt to retain safari rally past 2026

The current agreement between Safari Rally and the WRC is expected to end in 2026 after the promoter and the Kenyan government agreed to a one-year extension to the initial five-year contract that commenced in 2021. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Players in Kenya's hospitality sector are urging the government to extend the hosting rights for the WRC Safari Rally beyond 2026. The event has significantly boosted tourism and commerce in Naivasha and surrounding areas.

  • The rally generated an estimated Sh38 billion in economic value in 2021-2022 and injects at least Sh6 billion in four days.
  • Hospitality sector players, including hotel managers and restaurant owners, are advocating for the extension.
  • Hotels have seen 100 percent occupancy and expansion plans are underway due to the rally's economic impact.

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