WRC: Safari Rally puts Kenya back on world stage

Known as one of world’s toughest races, the returning 18-stage event takes place between June 24-27.

Nairobi, Kenya – After a 19-year absence, Kenya is hosting this week the World Rally Championship (WRC), with thousands of fans attending the renowned Safari Rally, known to be one of the toughest races in the world. Starting on Thursday, the rally will run until June 27. “We are following the event, every aspect of it. We are here for it, because it’s an event we actually longed for,” a young spectator told Al Jazeera at the first stage held in the capital, Nairobi.