Local rally drivers during a meeting in Karen/HANDOUT 

Motorsports Kenya interim chair and rally icon Carl “Flash” Tundo says the sport is finally ready to shift gears and begin a long-overdue rebuild following a landmark High Court ruling that affirmed Motorsports Kenya as the legitimate governing body of the sport in the country.

‎Three of Kenya’s leading motorsport figures, Tundo, Erick  Bengi and Sangita Gohil, powered to a decisive legal victory on April 30 at the Milimani Law Courts after Justice L.P. Kassan ruled that KMSF (Kenya Motorsports Federation) lacked locus standi, with costs awarded in their favour.

‎‎In the aftermath of the ruling, Tundo struck a forward-looking tone, signalling the end of a turbulent chapter and the start of a fresh lap for Kenyan motorsport. ‎“The time has now come to stop fighting, move on gracefully, and allow the rebuilding of Kenyan motorsport to begin properly,” Tundo said in a statement.

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‎‎The decorated rally driver also called on the Sports Registrar to hit the accelerator and formalise Motorsports Kenya as the nation’s official representative body.

‎“What happens next is straightforward. The Sports Registrar must now complete the registration process without further delay. Elections will follow. Membership will open to all clubs and stakeholders, and we will formally engage the FIA as Kenya’s rightful governing body,” he added.

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‎Tundo pointed to years of infighting that had effectively stalled progress, leaving the sport stuck in the gravel while the global scene raced ahead.

“For too long, Kenyan motorsport has suffered from conflict, division, and endless internal battles. The sport was being dragged backwards while the rest of the world moved forward,” he said.

‎However, he described the April 30 ruling as a crucial turning point, one that finally puts the sport back on track. ‎“Motorsports Kenya has now prevailed before two separate judicial bodies. Let us be clear about what that means. The legal position is now settled. Motorsports Kenya is the lawful and legitimate governing body for motorsport in Kenya.”

‎Tundo emphasised that the protracted court battles were never about personalities, but about steering the sport towards sound governance and long-term credibility. ‎“This process was never about personalities. It was about governance, credibility, and protecting the future of the sport.”

‎‎He noted that stakeholders had long been calling for a federation built on professionalism, structure and accountability. ‎“The motorsport community made its position unmistakably clear; they wanted change, structure, accountability, professionalism, and a future.”

‎Tundo underscored that the courtroom triumph belongs to the entire motorsport ecosystem, from drivers and navigators to fans and officials, all of whom have endured the sport’s stop-start trajectory.

‎“This victory belongs to all of you. Kenya is one of the great motorsport nations in the world. The Safari Rally is legendary. We have the talent, the history, and the passion to build something truly world-class.”

‎And with the legal dust now settled and the road ahead finally clear, Tundo believes Kenyan motorsport can return to full throttle. ‎“Now, finally, we can get back to doing exactly that. It is time to race again.”‎