The Rotary Club of Nanyuki has announced the sixth edition of its Motor Maze fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Nanyuki and Laikipia. The event, which combines off-road adventure, teamwork, and community purpose, aims to raise funds for education projects in the region. The funds raised will be directed towards constructing Early Childhood Development and Education classrooms at Kabanga Primary School, a new ICT laboratory at Nanyuki DEB Primary and Junior School, and the Rotary Scholarship Programme supporting deserving students.
The Motor Maze event involves participants following clues, navigating unfamiliar terrain, and solving challenges as they move through different locations around Nanyuki and the broader Laikipia area. This year's event marks a notable shift, with fresh routes and new challenges as the drive ventures further into the region. Notably, ownership of a four-wheel-drive vehicle is not a requirement, and many standard cars are well-suited to the terrain, widening participation to a broader range of motoring enthusiasts.
The Rotary Club of Nanyuki President, Alex Mwangi Kamau, confirmed that the event has grown well beyond its original concept, having raised more than KSh3.5 million across its five previous editions. Those funds have supported community projects spanning education, healthcare, access to clean water, and environmental conservation. Kamau described the event as a vehicle for converting outdoor fun into meaningful community investment.
The education projects supported by the Motor Maze event are crucial in enhancing learning opportunities for students in Nanyuki and Laikipia. The construction of ECDE classrooms at Kabanga Primary School and a new ICT laboratory at Nanyuki DEB Primary and Junior School will provide students with a better learning environment and access to modern technology. The Rotary Scholarship Programme will also support deserving students in the region, enabling them to pursue their academic goals.
The Motor Maze event offers visitors an additional draw, combining Nanyuki's well-known hospitality and wildlife experiences with a sense of shared purpose that extends beyond the drive itself. For many Kenyans, Nanyuki, fondly referred to as "Mwisho wa Reli," is already a favourite destination for weekend getaways, road trips, and leisure. This year's event provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy an unforgettable adventure in nature while raising funds that create educational opportunities for deserving students.
The event kicks off at 7am along Muthaiga Road in Nanyuki town and promises a blend of off-road adventure, teamwork, and community purpose. Participants can expect a fun-filled day of navigating unfamiliar terrain, solving challenges, and contributing to a good cause. The Rotary Club of Nanyuki is optimistic that this year's event will raise significant funds to support education projects in the region.
In related news, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 30-day notice to traders and other occupants along the Nanyuki-Naibor Turnoff-Doldol road reserve ahead of a KSh 5.5 billion upgrade. The 58-kilometre project is expected to take three years, but anyone who fails to vacate could have their structures demolished as construction preparations advance.
Key points
- The Rotary Club of Nanyuki has raised over KSh3.5 million across five previous editions of the Motor Maze event.
- The funds raised from the event will support education projects, including constructing ECDE classrooms, a new ICT laboratory, and the Rotary Scholarship Programme.
- The Motor Maze event combines off-road adventure, teamwork, and community purpose, making it one of the region's most anticipated annual drives.
