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More new routes as Kenya seeks to extend WRC contract

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Gregoire Munster from LUX navigated by Louis Louka driving FORD Puma crosses a river at Soysambu Ranch during WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on March 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

More new routes will be introduced in WRC Safari Rally next year as the government plans to re-apply for extension of hosting rights as the current one expires next year.

Having hosted the WRC event for the past five years since 2021 after a hiatus of 19 years, plans are underway by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the government to commence re-application for extension of the hosting contract.

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