A record 100 learners attended the launch of San Valencia KRDA Rally School at Valencia Gardens in Lavington, Nairobi from where they were  later taken through the motion of navigation by veteran drivers at Jamhuri Park.

Started last January  by former navigator national champion Abdul Sidi with six aspiring co drivers, the second session  at Anniversary Restaurant  attracted 35 participants before the high turnout  which was attended by  Phineas  Kimathi, Azar Anwar, Asad Khan and George Mwangi who also imparted their wealth of experience to the students.

At  Jamhuri Park,  the students ‘navigated’  former national champion Anwar and F2 aspirant Charles Hinga in a 1km  twisty section at rally speeds. More than 20 volunteer drivers also took turns to be co-driver of the students who were helped in making notes on the route by Sidi and George Mwangi.

Kimathi, the last Africa driver to finish the World Championship Safari Rally, said San Valencia was committed to help sports grow in Kenya and in particular rallying which made him famous.  “We are happy to be associated with upcoming people because we believe health is important in young people,” said Kimathi who is the director of San Valencia Group of companies.

School is boring  as there are no incentives but in this particular case San Valencia provides students with  stationary, food and in particular Valencia yogurt which is good for the brains besides hosting two graduation cocktail parties at Valencia Gardens.”

“When I return to rallying I will be looking for a graduate of this school to co-drive me,” added the former F2 champion.

Sidi said that he was happy to provide his services in retirement. When I started navigating over 20 years ago for Peter Hayes, I learnt the hard way because I did not have a mentor. Today I want these drivers to learn from us. Our next step is to organize similar clinics for drivers, media  and controllers bearing in mind the need of safety for spectators.

Kenya Motor Sports Limited General Manager Newton Njiru said they fully supported the rally school and the Kenya Rally Drivers Association.        

Despite being Africa’s motorsport premier with a history of dating back to colonial days, Kenya has had had no formal rallying school until now.

Years of unrivaled experience organizing complex event all over the Republic of Kenya gives San Valencia an edge when putting together events that require detail and class. Our competitors will struggle if not crumble if asked to organize a Presidential Luncheon for over 1,000pax in Loitokitok or Muranga.
* Provide a free venue search
* Venue liaison and negotiation
* Organize and entertainment
* Arrange and manage speakers and entertainment
* Provide a suitable audio visual package
* Invitation design and distribution
* Organize transport and logistics.

In house and garden parties have been gaining popularity in Kenya and the world over. San Valencia has simplified this as different clients require different levels of service and décor. With seven levels of services you are sure to find a suitable level that suits your requirement and budget.

QUEENS	Fully set tables with quality linen, table cloth and naperon. Menages, condiments, silver ware, Side plate and bread knife, flowers, King size napkins, wine and water glasses and well spaced sitting. Chairs to be covered in white and a matching tie back with a colorful Buffet set up
KINGS	Fully set tables with quality linen, table cloth and naperon. Menages, condiments, silver ware, Side plate and bread knife flowers, King size napkins, one type of glass ware and well spaced sitting. And splendid buffet set up.
PRINCESS	Fully set tables with quality linen, table cloth and naperon. Menages, condiments, stainless steel table ware, Flowers, standard size napkins, with water glass placed on the table as required and well spaced sitting. And standard buffet set up.
PRINCE	Fully set tables with quality linen, table cloth and naperon. Menages, condiments, stainless steel table ware, Flowers, standard size napkins, with water glass placed on the table as required and well spaced sitting. And standard buffet set up
CITIZEN	Restaurant set up with stainless steel cutlery and, basic eating requirements
FRENCH	Family set up with just food and warmers supplied to serve on own set up.
THEATRE	People seated theatre style eating without tables. Cutlery would be folded with a paper doily. Sodas and other beverages will be served using a straw.

 

The landscape of hospitality services has changed rapidly, the days when executives could end meetings with a visit to a gourmet restaurant are long gone, the demands of modern day living have come along with boardroom lunches a better put, working lunches with other staff members joining. San Valencia has many years experience with East Africa’s leading Companies