Liquid Telecom Kenya, as the 2016 Kenya National Rally Championship co-sponsor, has deployed technology to allow home spectators all over the world to enjoy the rally in Taita Taveta’s Mwatate area, in real time.
The live stream broadcast will kick off at 8:00am East Africa Time onSaturday 23rd July, ahead of the flag-off 14 minutes later, and will feature footage captured by Liquid Telecom’s low flight drones circling over the course throughout the first spectator stage to get close to the action. The drones will be connected to Liquid Telecom’s free Wi-Fi hotspots at the location and linked back over high-speed microwave and satellite to Liquid Telecom’s pan-African fibre network.
The live stream will be held on Liquid Telecom Motorsport Kenya You Tube channel.
Earlier this year, Liquid Telecom Kenya announced its sponsorship of the 2016 KNRC in a wide-ranging package supporting drivers, upgrading the championship’s technology, and raising the profile of the Kenyan rallies both nationally and globally. Liquid Telecom Kenya is the official Timing, Results and Connectivity Partner throughout the 2016-2018 KNRC series.
Liquid Telecom Kenya also extended its sponsorship of Ian Duncan into the 2016 season additionally Hai, Liquid Telecom’s service for home and small businesses sponsored the all-female team, Rally Chix, led by Tash Tundo and Chantal Young enabling them to participate in the eight championship rallies.
