Champions Team 48, led by Mark Glen, are among 58 entrants for this year’s Rhino Charge in Kajiado County on June 1.
Last year’s event, held at the Nkoteyia Community Conservancy, raised Sh173m with Car 44 — led by Adil Khawaja — returning a top catch of Sh60m.
On Tuesday, the event organisers received Sh15m from Safaricom. The loot will go towards Khawaja’s preparations. He is a Rhino Charge veteran of over 20 years.
In addition, Safaricom will also provide network connectivity at key areas of the event.
“I immensely thank Safaricom for their continued support of the Rhino Charge event. Their generous donation is part of the strategic partnership with Rhino Ark, aiming at supporting critical ecosystems. Rhino Charge is one of the most spectacular and extreme 4×4 events, bringing together Kenyans for the cause of conservation. Preparations are going well, and we are ready to host the event. As of today, we have 58 car entries participating in the competition,” said Rhino Ark executive director Christian Lambrechts.
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said their contribution underscores their dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable development. “At Safaricom, sustainability is a deeply ingrained value that guides our every step,” he said.
“We firmly believe that businesses can be a force for good and our support for this iconic event. By partnering with Rhino Ark, we aim to protect Kenya’s precious mountain forests and raise awareness about the critical role they play in our ecosystem.”
This annual off-road 4x4 competition in Kenya raises funds for the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust, an NGO dedicated to conserving and protecting Kenya’s mountain range ecosystems, including the preservation of mountain forests and other threatened habitats.
Additionally, the trust engages and educates nearby communities on conservation and sustainability initiatives, secures connectivity between mountain forests and other threatened wildlife habitats, and establishes sustainable financing mechanisms for conservation.
