PHOTOS: Ruto presides over 2024 WRC Safari Rally closing ceremony
President William Ruto on Sunday, March 31, 2024, presided over the closing ceremony of the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC).
Ruto was flanked by Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ababu Namwamba among other senior government officials during the closing ceremony held at Hell's Gate in Naivasha.
During the event, Ruto awarded the top three winners of the three-day rally including Kalle Rovanpera of Toyota Gazoo who emerged as top. 
The Head of State also hailed the event and invited the private sector to play a greater role in the management of the rally and explore untapped opportunities to make such events magical.
"We invite the private sector to play a greater role in the management of the WRC Safari Rally and explore untapped opportunities. This will not only ensure that the event is cost-effective but also enhance the overall experience, making it truly magical," Ruto said.
The much-anticipated rally attracted thousands of spectators from across the country. As of Friday, fans had already flocked to the lakeside town of Naivasha ready to witness action and unwind from a busy work week.
The attendance was a boost to businesses such as eateries and accommodations across Nakuru county.
The event featured a lineup of 9 entries consisting of top contenders worldwide. 
Ruto flags off WRC Safari Rally
Ruto flagged off the event at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Speaking during the flag-off, Ruto who was accompanied by Sports and Youths Affairs Cabinet Secretary Namwamba lauded this year's rally and termed it as a rewarding and beautiful event for the Easter holidays.
The Head of State also encouraged Kenyans to turn up in numbers and support local teams.
"This is truly a special Easter holiday gift to millions of families to bond over a thrilling spectacle. You really can't find a rally as tough, compelling, beautiful and rewarding as the one in Kenya," Ruto said. 
The President also appreciated the organisers for returning the rally back to the country, he also asked them to add two more days to the three-day rally.
“Ababu Namwamba and your team, FIA and WRC, I think it is time you consider the request of our rally drivers,” Ruto said.
