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Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars
The Talanta Motorsport Academy is the newest addition to the Kenya Academy of Sports, located near the rally’s opening stage at Kasarani in Nairobi. Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua inaugurated the academy, calling it a significant milestone in the nation’s sports history. Building on Kenya’s rich motorsport legacy, the initiative is backed by the government and corporate partners. World Rally champions Ott Tanak and Petter Solberg, alongside WRC2 star Oliver Solberg, attended the academy’s launch before the country’s major sporting event. Rally legends and emerging talent also gathered, with Petter Solberg advising aspiring Kenyan drivers to persevere and aim high, while Tanak encouraged them to follow their dreams. The launch marks Kenya’s efforts to nurture motorsport talent and position itself as a hub in the global motorsport community, providing funded opportunities for children to realize their potential in the sport.
