EXPLAINED: Why Ruto Is Barred From Safari Rally Vehicle This Year
President William Ruto has declined an offer to drive a rally car in the highly anticipated World Rally Championship race in 2025.
His decision to decline the offer at this year’s rally contrasts with a previous rally where the President enjoyed the ride and described it as an unforgettable experience.
“It was a wonderful experience, it is great really and absolute madness but it is an experience you cannot forget,” Ruto said after enjoying a ride in the previous rally.
“The speed, you can hardly see the road, the bents and they are really professional.”
However, the President declined the offer made by driver Minesh Rathod at a meeting at State House in Nairobi on Monday.
Ruto reflected that, while the occasion was amazing, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that he will always appreciate.
“It was actually a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but there (in the field) things are not what they seem,” he said in a light moment.
“Watu wangu walileta shida sana,” President Ruto declines offer to ride a rally car as he meets rally driver Minesh Rathod at State House pic.twitter.com/jbGZSVWrFr
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) March 17, 2025
Minesh’s efforts to persuade the President to take the ride were useless, as he stated that his allies were unlikely to accept it.
“I don’t think my friends will allow for that to happen. Last time when I attempted that, they really took issue with it citing safety concerns,” Ruto disclosed.
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The President went on to say that the WRC 2025 was significant because it allowed Kenyans to witness the skills of Kenyan drivers while also uniting and enjoying themselves.
He also stated that the large number of individuals that come to Kenya from neighboring nations and other continents to participate allows tourism to thrive.
“Rally is important because it showcases Kenya as a sporting nation and a chance for us Kenyans to enjoy and see the skills of our Kenyan drivers and also Kenyans uniting with their fellows for an entertainment weekend and tourists,” Ruto said.
WRC 2025 takes place from Thursday to Sunday, March 23, 2025.
EXPLAINED: Why Ruto Is Barred From Safari Rally Vehicle This Year
