Piece by: MAUREEN KINYANJUI

25 June 2023

• On Thursday, participating drivers took part in the Kasarani Super Special Stage and Ceremonial start.

• President William Ruto said the much-awaited 2023 WRC Safari Rally will promote tourism and create economic opportunities.

Sebastian Ogier of Toyota Gazoo Racing and Kalle Rovanpera will compete for the WRC Safari Rally championship on Sunday, with the Japanese manufacturer certain of a perfect 1-2-3-4 sweep.

Sebastian Ogier, the 2021 Safari rally champion, appeared to have managed the stages smoothly and without incident, but rain in the final 31.04km Sleeping Warrior stage derailed that strategy.

Ogier finished 15.3 seconds behind Rovanpera, cutting his lead to just 16.7 seconds. Check out some of the photos from the event below;