President William Ruto looked dashing as he flagged off the 70th edition of Safari Rally Kenya, which will run from 22 to 25 June.
The president, who was accompanied by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, opted to stay away from his usual business attire and chose to dress in the same costume as the safari rally drivers.
After officially starting the seventh leg of the 2023 World Rally, the Head of State climbed into Loubet's car for a firsthand look at the rally.
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The rally driver claimed the President's detail had instructed him not to race so quickly.
"When the security guard came to see me, he told me I had to drive at 50Kph, so I drove fast out because I felt a bit of responsibility," the French motorist told Nation on Wednesday.
With such great responsibility, he disobeyed the security detail's regulations and provided Ruto with an exciting experience.
"It was a wonderful experience, it is truly amazing and insane, but it is an experience you will never forget." "The speed, you can't see the road, the bends, and they're really professional," Ruto said, following a lap around the racetrack.
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An ecstatic Loubet later posted on social media, "What an honor it was to be able to show the Puma Hybrid Rally to Mr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, during a run at the Shakedown this morning."
Loubet has always had a strong fascination with speed and racing. Growing up in a motorsports-obsessed household, he was introduced to rally racing at a young age.
Pierre Louis was inspired by his father, veteran rally driver Yves Loubet, to pursue his dream of becoming a professional rally driver.
The Frenchman, who has four stage wins, will drive a Ford Hybrid car alongside navigator Nicolas Gilsoul in the difficult 2023 FIA WRC Safari Rally launched by Deputy President Gachagua today.
