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WILL SAFARI RALLY REGAIN ITS WRC STATUS? Undercurrents within Kenya Motor Sport Foundation point to a Herculean task

President Uhuru Kenyatta flanked by Kenya Motor Sports Federation Chairman JS Vohra flags-off KCB Safari Rally car driven by Ian Duncun during the ceremony KICC Nairobi, on 21-09-2014.PHOTO/DENNIS OKEYO.

Chances of the once-famous Safari Rally being re-admitted into the World Rally Championship circuit are almost nil if the undercurrents within Kenya Motor Sports Foundation (KMSF) headlined by integrity issues are anything to go by, FeverPitch can reveal.

Newly elected chairman Phineas Kimathi wants the Safari Rally to return to the global series by 2018. He met with FIA President Jean Todt, Ari Vatanen (1983 Safari Rally champion) and Michelle Mouton in Turin, Italy, in a charm offensive he hopes will unlock the door for the Safari Rally’s re-admission.

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