Kenya's female rally drivers, Pauline Sheghu and Linet Ayuko have exhumed confidence ahead of the much-anticipated FIA World Rally Championships ( WRC) Safari Rally that has already been scheduled for Naivasha, March 12-15, 2026, after a Ksh 1 million boost from Kenya Power and Lighting Company ( KPLC).
Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday during her cheque presentation, the duo said that the support will enable them cover key rally needs preparations, technical support, and driver welfare.
“This sponsorship has come at a time when we need it. It gives me the confidence to focus fully on performance, knowing that my team and I have the backing to compete strongly. I am grateful to Kenya Power and all sponsors for believing in me and in the future of Kenyan motorsport,” said Sheghu.
Sheghu, a former journalist, made history with podium finishes in 2023, 2024, and 2025 in both the WRC Safari Rally and the Kenya National Rally Championship, now with her co-driver Linet Ayuko will be preparing to take one of WRC’s most demanding rallies in the world and the only leg in Africa alongside the world’s top-rated motorsport champions on the Kenyan soil.
The 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya will be back into the Rift Valley region in March, cementing its reputation as one of the toughest and most iconic legs of the FIA World Rally Championship, an event that attracts top international drivers alongside Kenya’s finest, drawing global attention to the country’s rugged terrain and passionate motorsport culture.
