World Safari Rally Kenya champion Sebastian Ogier has promised to donate over kshs 2.5 million to support education and Wildlife conservation Kenya.
On his official twitter account @sebogier said he will donate the cash to support the needy learners at the Nakuru Children’s project and the Olpejeta wildlife conservancy.
The Nakuru Children’s Project is a non-profit making organisation that focusses on relieving poverty and improving education for children in the region.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes and to generate income through wildlife tourism for re-investment in conservation and community development.
The French rally driver, announced: “A few weeks ago, we were celebrating our 4th win of the season at the World Rally Championship in Naivasha, with incredible support from locals in the most amazing nature. It was my first time in Africa and I was overwhelmed by the beauty of Kenya, the warm-hearted people and its incredible wildlife.This wonderful country has got a place in my heart.”
He added: “I will support the Nakuru Children’s Project with 10,000 Euros and another 10,000 Euros to conserve wildlife at the Olpejeta Conservancy,” added the seven-time world champion.”
During the World Rally Championship in Naivasha last month, Ogier and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia emerged the overall winners.
The French rally driver won the World Rally Drivers’ Championship in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020 and has 53 victories in the World Rally Championship.