Safari Rally to be extended to five days - President Ruto
The government is planning to extend the
World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from a three-day sporting event to
five days.
President
William Ruto directed the Ministry of Sports to work with the International
Automobile Federation (FIA) and the WRC to make this a reality.
“I
think it is time to consider the request by drivers to return the rally to the
five days it used to be,” said President Ruto.
President
Ruto made the remarks on Thursday at the Kenyatta International Convention
Centre (KICC) in Nairobi during the flagging off of the 2024 WRC Safari Rally.
The
President said the government is keen on using the opportunities provided by
the WRC Safari Rally to drive economic growth.
He
said the extensive worldwide media coverage of the rally will enhance Kenya’s
global image and reputation.
This,
he noted, would not only attract tourists to the country but also investors,
injecting billions of shillings into the economy and expanding opportunities
for many people, especially those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
“This
will provide a major boost to our economy, increasing incomes for local
businesses, and direct and indirect jobs, and attracting local and foreign
tourism investment, catering, accommodation facilities and services,” he said.
The
President said the rally is scheduled for the Easter holiday to encourage more
Kenyans and visitors from around the world to participate in the event.
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