Afrigather Nairobi — Kenya Motor Sports activities Federation (KMSF) has confirmed its Sporting Commissions for 2024 in historic appointments that can see 9 ladies serve in varied commissions.
Tuta Mionki, who lately grew to become Kenya’s first lady to function FIA chairperson of stewards throughout the ARC Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally in Jinja, will sit within the Richard Onyoni-led Rallies Fee alongside girl navigator Linet Ayuko.
The Rallies Fee additionally has the 1994 WRC Safari Rally winner Ian Duncan and reigning African Rally Champion Karan Patel.
KMSF Normal Supervisor Mwaura Njuguna expressed optimism that the brand new ladies commissioners will carry a wealth of expertise to their appointments.
“In step with the tenets of our international physique, FIA; KMSF continues to reinforce alternatives for girls to understand their potential on the highest ranges of the motor sport sector.,” stated Mwaura
Wambui Kiiru has been named as a member of the Keith Henrie-led Autocross Fee alongside Joan Nesbitt of the Haraka Mamas.
The Karting Fee led by Peter Macharia additionally has a girl member in Hasmita Bharat.
Tana continues in Rally Raid fee
Tana Williams will proceed to chair Rally Raid Fee whose members for 2024 are Harry Sagoo, Jet Anthony, 5 time Safari Rally navigators winner Tim Jessop, Geoff Mayes and off highway legend Ross Subject.
Tarmac Member Doreen Sasaka can also be within the women combine and so is trailblazing Caroline Gatimu who landed the Historic Automotive Commision/Concours d’Magnificence appointment.
Gatimu and her daughter Tinashe grew to become the primary ever mother-and-daughter crew to complete the WRC Safari Rally final 12 months, a feat they replicated in 2024..
The Medical fee has a girl member in Dr. Brenda Lasoi while the Security fee has Claire Ronoh.
Nesbitt, who beforehand competed on the wheel of a 2WD Toyota Tercel, may also double up as a member of the security Fee which is being chaired by Norris Ongalo.
Ongalo has additionally been appointed the ex-officio member of the Medical Fee.
The KMSF Appeals Board incepted in 2021 has seven members specifically James Gichuru, George Mwangi, Kimanthi Maingi, Tuta Mionki, Surinder Thatthi, Frank Gitau and Raphael Nzomo.
