Safari Rally Kenya Stories

Elfyn Evans claims victory at the 2025 WRC Safari Rally
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2025

Two-time WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera was forced to retire on Sunday morning due to an electrical issue with his Toyota, putting a dent in his champio...

Elfyn Evans extends lead as Safari Rally heads into final day
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 22, 2025

Elfyn Evans took a commanding lead in the 2025 Safari Rally after a dominant performance in Saturday’s stages in Naivasha. The Toyota Gazoo Racing dri...

CS Mvurya confirms push to renew WRC Safari Rally past 2026 is underway
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 22, 2025

The country's initial five-year agreement with the WRC Promoter concludes this year, but an extension was secured for an additional year until 2026.

Super Metro terms NTSA claims that led to licence suspension outdated and misleading
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

NTSA has now been urged to reassess its compliance status and lift the suspension to avoid further economic disruptions.

State cuts costs for 2025 WRC Safari Rally, aims for full private sector funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

The government has brought the costs down from Sh2.1 billion in 2023 to Sh980 million this year.

Police caution road users, spectators to observe safety during WRC Safari Rally
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 19, 2025

Bus and lorry drivers have been directed to refrain from obstructing traffic along the Naivasha-Nakuru Road to ensure smooth movement and avoid conges...

Rovanpera sets the pace in Safari Rally Kenya shakedown
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 19, 2025

Rovanpera’s initial run through the rough and rocky 5.16km warm-up stage saw his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 lead the pack, clocking 1.6 seconds ahead of T...

Neuville lands in Kenya, targets Safari Rally glory in 2025 WRC defence
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 17, 2025

Reigning World Rally Champion Thierry Neuville has arrived in Kenya ahead of the third round of the 2025 WRC season, the iconic Safari Rally Kenya. Wi...

Sudanese army announces significant progress in central Khartoum, paramilitary forces deny
XINHUA  |  Mar 17, 2025

According to previous reports from the Sudanese army, three mobile forces, advancing from Omdurman in the north, East Nile in the east, and the edge o...

Motorists advised to plan ahead as City Hall Way closes for WRC event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The affected section stretches from City Hall Way Roundabout to Parliament Roundabout.

Humanitarian organisations call for urgent interventions in Sudan as crisis deepens
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Since the war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their associated militias in April 2023, tens of...

Cabinet approves hosting of 2025 WRC Safari Rally in Kenya
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 11, 2025

The event is expected to attract both local and international spectators, providing a significant boost to tourism and the economy.

Nigeria bets on deradicalisation programme in North West
DW News  |  Mar 09, 2025

The Nigerian government wants to rehabilitate and reintegrate bandits who have terrorized the North West zone. But will expanding Operation Safe Corri...

Court of Appeal bars importation of GMO foods
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 07, 2025

With this ruling, the government is now barred from implementing its GMO policy until further legal processes are concluded.

AU to establish Africa Food Safety Agency to strengthen continent-wide standards
XINHUA  |  Mar 06, 2025

The move is in response to Africa's disproportionate burden of food-borne illnesses, which affects 91 million people and results in 137,000 deaths ann...

MSF suspends humanitarian operations at Sudan’s Zamzam camp as conflict escalates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

MSF teams said they have documented reports of homes being set on fire, looting, sexual violence, killings and beatings.

Boda boda operators threaten Nationwide protests over Senate Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the sponsor of the Bill, said the aim is to create a legal framework for operating motorcycles and three-wheelers, com...

Kenya defends decision to host Sudanese parallel government talks amid Port Sudan's outrage
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

Port Sudan maintains that Kenya is overstepping diplomatic boundaries by facilitating discussions that seek to create an alternative power centre outs...

Sudan, ‘the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world’
UN News  |  Feb 16, 2025

A UN fact-finding mission has documented a range of harrowing human rights violations committed by both the SAF and RSF, and called for investigations...

Architects association for reforms to enhance building safety after fatal slab collapse
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 14, 2025

AAK is urging authorities to enforce stricter safety measures and impose harsher penalties for non-compliance to prevent future tragedies.

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