肯尼亚将在2027年结束对Safari Rally的公共资助,转向私人伙伴关系,同时启动一个新的负担得起的汽车项目和驾驶员培训倡议。 Kenya will end public funding for the Safari Rally in 2027, shifting to private partnerships while launching a new affordable car project and driver training initiative.

总统鲁托(William Ruto)于2026年3月15日宣布, 肯尼亚将从2027年开始结束对Safari Rally的公共资助, President William Ruto announced on March 15, 2026, that Kenya will end public funding of the Safari Rally starting in 2027, shifting to private-sector partnerships to reduce fiscal strain. 在奈瓦沙举行的WRC活动期间,他还发起了一项政府支持的倡议,开发肯尼亚首部负担得起的越野车,并与TVET机构合作,通过Rally学院扩大培训。 During the WRC event in Naivasha, he also launched a government-backed initiative to develop Kenya’s first affordable cross car and expand training through the Rally Academy in collaboration with TVET institutions. 这场游行带来数十亿收入, 创造数千个工作岗位。 The move follows the rally’s growing economic impact, which has generated billions in revenue and created thousands of jobs. 鲁托称赞赛事的全球吸引力和参赛者的韧性，而肯尼亚车手卡兰·帕特尔总排名第17，彰显了本地车队的强劲表现。 Ruto praised the event’s global appeal and the resilience of competitors, while Kenyan driver Karan Patel finished 17th overall, highlighting strong local performance.