Rally Raid / Cross Country
Rally Raid Kenya is a multi-round, Dakar-style national championship open to bikes, quads, buggies, and cars. It is the fastest growing form of motorsport in the country, regularly attracting upwards of 45 competitors at each event.
Based on the world-famous Dakar Series, MSFK's cross-country rally raids run to a two-day format over a variety of terrain with a strong emphasis on navigation — testing not just speed and endurance, but strategy and self-reliance.
How Rally Raid Works
Rally Raid events cover vast distances across diverse terrain — open plains, rocky hillsides, riverbeds, and forest trails. Unlike circuit-based disciplines, competitors navigate using roadbooks and GPS, making self-navigation a core skill alongside raw speed and mechanical reliability.
Events run over two days with timed special stages and liaison sections. Results are determined by total elapsed time across all stages, with penalties for navigation errors and safety infractions.
Rally Raid is currently Kenya's fastest growing motorsport discipline, with over 45 competitors regularly entering each event. Momentum is building toward a full national series.
All Rally Raid events follow MSFK GSRs and FIM Africa Cross Country regulations.
View RegulationsGet Involved in Rally Raid
Rally Raid is open to bikes, quads, buggies, and cars. Check the upcoming events calendar and register for the next round.
An MSFK competition licence is required for all rally raid competitors. Apply directly through MSFK — no club membership needed.
New to rally? Contact MSFK about navigation training sessions and introduction events for first-time competitors.