Team Kenya chasing glory at inaugural Pan African Karting Championship

Kenyan trio of Sean Njumbi, competing in the Junior Rotax category, and Senior Max's Jesse Murithi and Myles Imbayi are set to fly the country's flag at the highly anticipated Pan African Karting Championship in Benguela Province, Angola.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe team successfully completed its shakedown sessions on Friday, 9 October, just in time for official practice and qualifying on Saturday, where 14 countries are battling for honours. The main finals and closing ceremony are set for Sunday, 11 October.Staged at the Santos Pêras Karting Circuit, the event is being hailed as a major milestone for grassroots motorsport on the continent. Organisers have confirmed the tournament marks the launch of a rotating continental championship circuit.Madina Okot books WNBA Final spot as Atlanta Dream sweep Liberty"The inaugural Championship is designed to unite all African countries within the FIA, and those looking to join, to build a robust grassroots karting foundation," head of delegation Norris Ongalo said.He added, "While South Africa is currently advanced in the sport, the Karting Africa project, founded by Wesleigh Orr of WORR Motorsport, is partnering with affiliates like Kenya to nurture raw talent effectively. We are committed to leaving no country behind."The 2026 showpiece will see over 40 elite drivers from 14 African nations battle it out for the ultimate continental karting crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017192##"The team is in good spirits and is looking forward to a more elaborate official practice session followed by qualifying later in the afternoon," Ongalo added."The FIA is deeply committed to building this sport in our region," confirmed FIA representative Maina Muturi. "The future of Motorsport lies entirely in youth development. We want to ensure the team has the full backing of the FIA as we transform this into a truly regional championship that actively brings onboard Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda." Lokedi using past winning experiences to make history in Chicago