The Safari Rally returned to the World Rally Championship calendar in 2021 after a 19-year absence. The 2021 return confirmed Kenya's motorsport prestige and demonstrated the rally's enduring reputation. Spectators camped roadside, local communities participated enthusiastically, and international driver interest remained high despite the decade-long gap. The return to WRC status re-established Kenya's presence in world motorsport.
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- World Rally Championship Official Records - https://www.wrc.com/
- 2021 Safari Rally WRC Return Documentation