Local rally drivers Josiah Kariuki and Gerald Maina now have a reason to smile, as the clock ticks to the 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari rally in Naivasha.

This is after local betting firm Bangbet announced a sponsorship deal with the two drivers.

"Taking part in Safari rally is very expensive and it means alot for Bangbet to sponsor us " said Kariuki.

Bangbet will fund the drivers preparations, equipements and branding.

On his part Maina noted 'We had no hope of getting a sponspor to participate in the WRC until Bangbet came on board".

This will not be the first time Kariuki is competing in the Safari Rally, he has been for the last six years.