Kenya strengthens green measures for 2025 Safari Rally

Nairobi, March 22, ’25 (Xinhua) Kenya has implemented robust measures to uphold green and sustainability principles during the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally.

The rally is currently underway in the resort town of Naivasha, an official said Saturday.

Patrick Omondi, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Wildlife Research and Training Institute, said the institute had installed guardrails to minimise ecological harm during and after the event. The rally ends on Sunday.

“As we enjoy the rally, we must mitigate against any environmental impact, especially on the rally routes,” Omondi said in a statement issued in Naivasha.

Naivasha is a resort town located about 90 km northwest of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.

Kenyan President William Ruto flagged off the fifth edition of the WRC Safari Rally on Thursday. The East African nation has been hosting the rally since 2021.

It cements Kenya’s status as a premier motorsports destination with its breathtaking landscapes, favourable weather and hospitable communities.

The gruelling three-day event has drawn thousands of spectators, including local and international tourists to Naivasha.

This is a region known for its craters, active volcanoes and wildlife-rich plains.

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“Since 2021, safeguards against environmental pollution during the WRC Safari Rally have remained in place,” Omondi said.

He cited efforts such as plastic collection and safe disposal, as well as mapping wildlife corridors to ensure the safety of iconic species.

In addition to implementing motorsport conservation programs, government agencies, protecting Kenya’s wildlife, have established tree nurseries to rehabilitate rally routes, Omondi noted.

“We have identified areas to plant indigenous trees in line with government policy on forest cover.

“This is even as we appeal to corporates to join us in enhancing our indigenous tree planting.

“The WRC Safari Rally serves as a platform to showcase Kenya’s natural treasures while encouraging motorsports enthusiasts to embrace conservation,” Omondi added. (TNZ)