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Kenyan-born UK surgeon arrives to support drivers
Service crews of driver Kishen Bhandari work on his Datsun 1600 SSS in preparation for the East African Safari Classic, which starts this week from Mombasa. Inset is Dr Raj Jutley. Photos/ANWAR SIDI
Posted Wednesday, November 18 2009 at 22:00
In Summary
- The cardiac surgeon, an expert in rehydration, will work with Aslam Khan, Rommy Bhamrah
His safety outfit includes two fully equipped ambulances, a helicopter, two doctors, four Accident Trauma qualified nurses and 150 police officers per day (for a total of 1,350).
The medical outfit will be headed Dr. Harjinder Chagger, one of the leading FIA-licensed doctors in Formula One and Touring Car races.
After the start from Mombasa on 23 November, the crews’ first stop will be at the Taita Hills Lodge. From here drivers will tackle more competitive stages leading to Arusha for the end of the second day competition. The third and fourth day action will be based around Arusha.
The sixth day action will see cars visit stages through Kajiado and Ngong leading to Naivasha thus disconnect Nairobi from this year’s route plans.
Naivasha will host the seventh and eighth day competition respectively before heading back to Taita Hills via Ngong and Kajiado. The final day will see crews move back to Mombasa in time for the prize-giving ceremony.
With Access Kenya joining hands with Kenya Airways to support the event, everything from route survey to hotel accommodations have been put in place by the organizers.
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