Nairobi, 12 May 2026 — Motorsports Kenya Federation was today formally registered as Kenya’s National Sports Organisation for Motorports by the Sports Registrar.
The issuance of the Certificate of Registration marks a defining milestone in the history of Kenyan motorsport and concludes a long and determined effort to establish a lawful, inclusive, and accountable governance framework for the sport.
This victory belongs to the fraternity. To the hundreds of competitors, officials, clubs, parents, and fans who believed in the right course even when they were given no platform to say so. For too long, the majority voice in Kenyan motorsport was silenced drowned, and sidelined, and left to watch helplessly as the sport they love was mired in administrative dysfunction. Today’s registration gives effect to that vision and provides the foundation upon which the sport can move forward with certainty, legitimacy, and renewed purpose.
The registration follows the recent striking out by the High Court of an appeal lodged by Kenya Motor Sports Federation, on the basis that it lacked the legal standing to pursue the matter. That decision removed the final impediment to the formal recognition of Motorsports Kenya Federation under the Sports Act.
“This is a major milestone for the sport and for everyone who has worked tirelessly to bring reform and order to motorsport governance in Kenya. It is now time to end the boardroom wrangles and join forces. There is much to do — for the children in the sport, for the young drivers and competitors who deserve a proper home, and for everyone who refused to give up,” Eric Bengi, Interim General Secretary, said.
Speaking at the issuance of the certificate, Sports Registrar Madam Rose Wasike congratulated the interim leadership, underscoring the importance of strict adherence to the Sports Act and sound governance principles. She specifically urged the federation to operate fully within the constitutional framework under which it has now been registered.
“Upwards and onwards. This is the beginning of rebuilding confidence, unity, and professionalism within Kenyan motorsport,” Carl Tundo, Kenyan Rally Legend, noted.
“We will get it right with Motorsports Kenya , through transparent governance, accountability, and proper structures that benefit competitors, officials, clubs, sponsors, and most importantly the next generation coming into the sport,” Sangita Gohil, Interim Treasurer, posited.
The federation has set its sights on working closely with the Government of Kenya and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to amongst others, deliver sustainable development across all disciplines of motorsport. The priorities are clear: rebuild institutions, restore stakeholder confidence, establish transparent financial systems, strengthen grassroots development, and position Kenya once again as a regional leader in the sport.
Today belongs to every competitor, every marshal, every club, every family, and every fan who never lost faith in the future of Kenyan motorsport.
The road ahead will require unity, discipline, and hard work. But for the first time in many years, Kenyan motorsport moves forward under a nationally recognised federation with a clear mandate and a shared vision for the future.
