Motorsport Kenya Federation (MK-F) has held high-level talks with the Government on plans to revive national motorsport, strengthen grassroots competition and create opportunities for young Kenyans to build careers in the sport.
The discussions were held on Tuesday at Talanta Plaza between MK-F officials, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi. The meeting also focused on preparations for the 2027 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally.
MK-F was represented by Vice President and WRC Safari Rally Chief Executive Officer Carl Tundo, Secretary General Eric Bengi and Motorsports Council Chairman Mindo Gatimu.
The meeting focused on progress in rebuilding Kenyan motorsport, with grassroots development, youth participation and the national championship structure among the key areas discussed.
Mvurya and Mwangi said they had been receiving updates on MK-F’s grassroots and youth programmes, particularly through the Autocross Championship, which has provided an entry point for young drivers and aspiring competitors.
The Government also expressed interest in the revival and strengthening of the National Rally Championship, with the aim of creating a pathway for Kenyan drivers, teams and officials to progress from grassroots competition to national and international levels.
Tundo thanked the Government for its support towards rebuilding the sport, saying cooperation and the right structures would be necessary to restore Kenyan motorsport.
“We would like to thank the Government, the Cabinet Secretary and the Principal Secretary for their continued support and commitment towards seeing motorsport regain its place in Kenya,” Tundo said.
He added that MK-F remained committed to working with the Government and other stakeholders to implement plans aimed at rebuilding the sport from the grassroots upwards.
The Federation said its ambitions extend beyond the Safari Rally, with a stated objective of restoring Kenya’s position as a leading motorsport country in the region and internationally while giving young Kenyans opportunities to participate, compete and develop careers in the sport.
The meeting also comes as preparations gather pace for the 2027 WRC Safari Rally, scheduled for March. The Government has separately indicated that it wants a bigger event and has sought a five-year extension to Kenya’s WRC hosting agreement.
The 2026 Safari Rally was held from March 12 to 15 and formed Round Three of the FIA World Rally Championship.
Meanwhile, MK-F’s grassroots focus will continue this weekend when the Shell Autocross and Autocross Plus Championship is scheduled for October 10 and 11 at the Kasarani Sports Complex SSS Grounds. The event is expected to provide another platform for young competitors to gain experience in organised motorsport.
The federation is therefore seeking to link Kenya’s international motorsport profile with stronger domestic competition, giving drivers and other participants a pathway from grassroots events to national championships and, ultimately, international competition.
With the 2027 Safari Rally approaching, the Government and MK-F will now be expected to turn the discussions on national development, youth participation and competition structures into sustained action across Kenyan motorsport.
