The event was based in Naivasha in the Nakuru County, and was contested over nineteen special stages covering a total competitive distance of 356.98 km (221.82 mi).

[4] Maxine Wahome and Murage Waigwa were the defending rally winners in the WRC-3 category.

Their team, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, successfully defended their manufacturer's title.

[8] The Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT crew of Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe was disqualified from the rally post-event for unathorized reconnaissance of stages, stripping them both of their eighth place finish and of the victory in the Power Stage.

The disqualification instead gave the Power Stage victory to Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja of the M-Sport Ford team.