Kenya returned to the WRC calenไdar last year with the initial deal in place until the end of 2023.

The Safari Rally made a comeback to the WR🍸C in 2021 after 18 years away with Sebastian Ogier and Julien Ingrassia winning.

Speaking of the news, WRC Promoter managing director Jona Siebel said: “It’s by far the longest contract we have ever signed and this sends a strong statement. After a break of 19 years, there was a very strong comeback last year and there was a high motivation 🗹from both sides to m༒ake this long-term partnership happen.

“Now we have it. It’s such an iconic event and Kenya is a fantastic country with a variety of wildlife, nature and lovely p💟eople with a strong Safari heritage. The passion of the fans in neighbouring countries is so high and we’re delighted to be in Kenya for the next years.”

Amina Mohamed, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for sports, heritage and culture, added: “We were able to deliver to the country a Safari Rally which is part of our heritage andꦰ which we had lost for many, many years. This is a really historic moment, a threshold moment for us, that this commitment and dedication has been rewarded.

“W♑e look forward to many more exciting events. It’s a ver🌼y, very proud moment for our country and a proud moment for all of us that have worked on this.”

The 2022 WRC season continues in Sweden on Fe♑bruary 24-27.