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President Ruto's Busy Sunday: Floods Crisis, Safari Rally Farewell and a Major Road Promise

Nairobi Floods: President Orders Emergency Response
As heavy rains lashed Nairobi for the second time in barely a week, President Ruto moved swiftly to direct a nationwide emergency response to what has become an increasingly devastating flood crisis across the capital and other parts of the country.

The situation on the ground was alarming. Floodwaters swamped major Nairobi neighbourhoods including Parklands, Kibera, Kilimani, South B, Kawangware, Lang'ata, Lavington, Eastleigh, Riruta, and the Central Business District. The Nairobi River and Ngong River both burst their banks, triggering urgent rescue operations across the city. At least 13 people were pulled to safety, including 11 passengers who were stranded inside a matatu along Bunyala Road as rising waters surrounded their vehicle.

The Ministry of Interior has already identified and mapped 37 high-risk danger zones along major river corridors in Nairobi — a clear signal that the government is taking the threat of seasonal flooding more seriously than ever before.

President Ruto assured affected Kenyans that the government would work hand in hand with county governments to ensure emergency food supplies and medical assistance reach all displaced and vulnerable families as quickly as possible. He also urged Kenyans to stay vigilant, follow guidance from the Kenya Meteorological Department, and heed instructions from law enforcement officers during this critical period.

Safari Rally Kenya: Government to Hand Over to Private Sector
From the floods crisis, President Ruto travelled to Hell's Gate in Naivasha for the closing ceremony of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026, accompanied by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano.

The President used the high-profile platform to make a landmark announcement that will reshape the future of Kenya's most prestigious motorsport event. Starting from next year, the government will fully withdraw from promoting and funding the Safari Rally Kenya, handing over all responsibility to the private sector.

Ruto framed the decision as a strategic shift — one that will allow the government to redirect public funds towards sports development in schools and the construction of world-class sporting infrastructure across the country. He commended the private sector partners who have already been instrumental in making the Safari Rally a global success, specifically singling out Kenya Commercial Bank, SportsPesa, Safaricom, and Kenya Airways for their continued support and investment in the event.

This is a significant policy shift. The Safari Rally Kenya, which returned to the WRC calendar in 2021 after a 19-year absence, has been heavily supported by public funds. Transitioning to a fully private-sector model will test the commercial appetite of Kenyan corporations to sustain one of the most logistically complex and expensive sporting events on the African continent.

No More Traffic Jams on Naivasha Highway — Ruto's Road Promise
In what will be music to the ears of thousands of Kenyans who endured hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nairobi-Naivasha highway during Safari Rally weekend, President Ruto made a bold infrastructure promise at the ceremony.

The President declared that this year's Safari Rally will be the last time Kenyans have to sit through the notorious traffic congestion that has long been associated with the event. He announced that the government is fast-tracking the dualling of the Rironi-Nakuru road — a major upgrade that will dramatically increase the capacity of the highway and transform travel times between Nairobi and Naivasha for years to come.

If delivered on schedule, this road project will not only benefit Safari Rally spectators but will also significantly boost trade, tourism, and daily commuter movement along one of Kenya's most critical transport corridors.

Ruto Personally Presents WRC Awards
Rounding off a day packed with activity, President Ruto took to the stage to personally present awards to the winners of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya, celebrating the achievement of Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston who made history with their maiden WRC victory on Kenyan soil earlier in the day.

Verdict: A President Balancing Crisis and Celebration
Sunday March 15, 2026 perfectly illustrated the dual demands placed on a sitting head of state. On one side, a flooding capital city demanding urgent humanitarian action. On the other, a globally televised motorsport celebration demanding presidential presence and policy announcements. Ruto navigated both with an agenda that kept Kenya — its challenges and its achievements — firmly in the spotlight.
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