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Gov't to lead from the front in delivering WRC Safari Rally

Ababu Namwamba

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, flanked by Safari rally Organising Committee chairman Carl Tundo, briefs the media after touring the Naivasha Service Park of the WRC Safari Rally on March 02, 2023.

Photo credit: Macharia Mwangi | Nation Media Group

By  Peter Njenga

What you need to know:

  • Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said he will lead from the front by working together with the event’s secretariat and sporting arm to exceed the level of success which has been recorded in the last two editions
  • The Head of Safety Norris Ongalo briefed the PS on progress in the safety department for competitors and fans


The government will take a proactive role to ensure that Kenya delivers a successful World Rally Championship Safari Rally from June 23 to 26 in Nairobi and Naivasha.

Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said he will lead from the front by working together with the event’s secretariat and sporting arm to exceed the level of success which has been recorded in the last two editions of the Safari Rally even if it means camping at Kasarani.

“You will see me here more often, but we also need to go to the ground and ensure everything goes as planned,” Mueke told the staff including heads of departments in safety, media and the route led by Clerk-of-the Course Gurvi Bhabra in his maiden visit at the WRC Safari Rally secretariat at Moi International Sports Centre on Thursday.

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Burn the midnight oil 

“What is important is to look ahead and work hard to deliver this event. Let’s switch to crisis mode, help each other and burn the midnight oil to deliver this event,” added Mueke in reference to the Safari which is fully funded by the government, and is one of the forums Kenya is using to enhance its brand visibility as a tourism and economic development destination.

“The only thing that unites us is our commitment. Let’s hold the 70th anniversary successfully. I can assure you that I am totally committed and will support you,” said the PS who also doubles up as the WRC Safari Rally Steering Committee vice chairman.

The Head of Safety Norris Ongalo briefed the PS on progress in the safety department for competitors and fans.

Bhabra has completed the route survey ahead of the opening of registration and media accreditation on April 18 and 22 respectively.

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