President William Ruto poses for a photo with rally driver Minesh Rathod at State House on March 17, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto on Monday hosted Kenyan rally driver Minesh Rathod at State House ahead of the much-anticipated event to be held in Naivasha, Nakuru county this weekend.

Rathod alongside other drivers from the country have upped their preparations for this year's event.

Safari Rally is one of the most iconic events in the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar.

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It is set to feature an exciting mix of experienced drivers, rising stars, and local heroes.

Minesh Rathod will be competing in the NR4 class with a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X.

President in a conversation with rally driver Minesh Rathod after a meeting at State House on March 17, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto poses for a photo with Minesh Rathod's NR4 Mitshubishi Lancer Evo X at State House on March 17, 2025/PCS

The Safari Rally is an automobile rally held in Kenya.

It was first held in 1953 as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

The event was part of the World Rally Championship from 1973 until 2002, before returning in 2021.

President William Ruto poses for a photo with NR4 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X at State House on March 17, 2025/PCS