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Nation inside - 2024-10-13T072739.350

PREMIUM Kirkland reminisces about 'cow dung incident' with Amin Dada

Kirkland’s first meeting with Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada was not pleasant or stately.


  1. PREMIUM Mike Doughty: Jack of all trades, master of the Safari Rally

    Legendary navigator wanted to race his last rally in 1979, then his winning streak started.

    Mike Doughty
  2. Hamilton reveals long battle with depression in interview

    "I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. The bullying. I had no one to talk to."

    Lewis Hamilton
  3. Tuk Tuk … Vroom! Mombasa’s motor race like no other

    Mombasa residents turn up in large numbers to witness first-hand what a Tuk-Tuk race entails.

    Mombasa Tuk Tuk
  4. PREMIUM Tinashe Gatimu: Rising star of Kenyan motorsports aims for the skies

    The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology mechatronics engineering undergraduate student is looking to write history in Kenyan rallying.

  5. Kenya’s Karan wins Africa rally title with two rounds to spare

    He leads the championship with 105 points.

    Karan Patel navigated by Tauseef Khan
  6. Tensions boil over at Kenya Motor Sports Federation

    Muturi also said that the directors found a convenient excuse in non payment

    Jim Kahumbura
  7. Brother claims Assad Khan's injuries were not self-inflicted

    The hearing resumes on October 1.

  8. Safari Rally confirmed in 2025 WRC calendar

    The Safari will be held from March 20-23.

    2024 WRC Safari Rally
  9. Njenga: 2025 WRC Safari Rally could be held outside Easter holidays

    Major concern for Kenyan fans is the quality and numbers of local participants in the WRC Safari Rally.

    2024 WRC Safari Rally
  10. Motorsports needs help

    Cancellation of most competitions in the KNRC series should be cause for worry.

  11. Why local rally championship is painfully grinding to a halt

    Budgetary constraints, low entries and disagreements over competition rules are to blame.

    Anwar Hamza
  12. PREMIUM Motor Clinic: Don’t ignore flickering warning lights

    Flickering warning lights may be caused by a faulty connection, a worn-out coil spring, or a sensor malfunction.

    dashboard
  13. PREMIUM Motor Clinic: How well do you know your car?

    Most motorists seem to think their headlights are okay as long as both bulbs work.

    headlights
  14. Njenga: Dramatic photo finish at Sardinia Rally just what WRC ordered

    Results confirm how evenly matched the current generation of WRC drivers have become.

    Sebastien Ogier
  15. PREMIUM Adrenaline, thrills as Rhino Charge kicks off in Kajiado

    Scrutineering is the process of inspecting rally vehicles to ensure that they comply with the rules of the event.

    Participants during the Rhino Charge Offroad Competition inspection in Torosei, Kajiado Prefecture, on May 31, 2024.
  16. PREMIUM Motor Clinic: Teething problems in digital transition

    Red tape and tech glitches hurt the bid to adopt automation and efficient service delivery.

    Digital
  17. PREMIUM When rumble strips turn into a driver’s nightmare

    If any vehicle can't cross rumble strips safely and comfortably at ambient speed, either the design is wrong or the car's suspension is defective.

    bumps
  18. PREMIUM Why we can't let go our old cars yet they're costly to maintain

    For car owners, it is the memories the cars hold that have made it hard to let go of them.

    Toyota Corolla AE103
  19. PREMIUM Phone aside! Driving demands full attention

    Driving is a full-time job, especially for the eyes.

  20. Njenga: Government must invest in Talanta Rally Academy

    Last weekend's RX attracted a healthy field of 34 drivers of all ages and experience.

    Esapekka Lappi navigated by Janne Ferm
  21. PREMIUM Motor Clinic: Is speed the main cause of road accidents?

    It is assumed that 'excessive' speed is the main culprit, but scientific evidence paints a different picture.

  22. Peter Njenga: Time to rethink as Kenya lose seat in powerful WRC Commission

    It is indeed a tough call for Kenya.

    Phineas Kimathi and Ababu Namwamba
  23. PREMIUM Motor Clinic: How vehicles pollute the air

    The huge volumes of toxic gases produced change the natural balance of air in the atmosphere, causing global warming.

    Air pollution
  24. Peter Njenga: Neuville chases glory in Croatia as Safari Rally dust settles

    Neuville has been unlucky in Kenya.

    2024 WRC Safari Rally
  25. Helicopter route opener: Keeping man, animal safe

    Fans marvelled at the daredevil chopper pilots controlling the nippy aircraft as it seemed to escort the speeding Safari rally cars at this year’s WRC Safari Rally.

  26. Cellestine Olilo: Let's not give away our revered Safari Rally to foreigners 

    No Kenyan or African got to within the top 10 positions.

    Team Toyota Gazoo
  27. PREMIUM Onyango-Obbo: How they ‘stole’ our Safari Rally

    As a marathon and endurance race, the Safari Rally played to our strengths.

    2024 WRC Safari Rally
  28. Ronny Lusigi: Why WRC Safari Rally should add esports to their portfolio

    Esports has the potential to showcase Kenya's stunning landscapes to a global audience,

    Esports at WRC
  29. Peter Njenga: Safari Rally organisers must not get complacent amidst success

    The FIA requires a WRC event to remain in one location for at least three years.

    President William Ruto flags off the WRC Safari Rally