The FIM Mentoring Programme has expanded further by launching a new mentoring project in Kenya at the end of 2025. The initiative aims to support the long-term and sustainable development of motorcycling in the country through focused guidance and expert support.
The project connects Adrian Scholtz, former CEO of Motorsport South Africa, as the FIM mentor with the Kenyan national federation, which is working towards setting up a Motorcycling Academy. The mentoring focuses on creating a clear long-term plan, including defining the Academy’s vision, engaging local communities, identifying funding options, choosing suitable operating models, and aligning the project with national, regional, and FIM development goals.
Alongside strategic planning, the mentoring also covers practical implementation. This includes guidance on land selection and development, safety standards, track design and access, as well as legal and environmental requirements. The mentor and federation are jointly developing a realistic plan that brings together budgeting, timelines, and coordination with key stakeholders.
A major part of the programme is education and human resource development. Discussions are centered on building a structured coaching system, defining training levels, curriculum, evaluation methods, and establishing a national coaching certification framework that meets FIM standards while fitting Kenya’s local needs.
Beyond technical advice, the programme emphasizes leadership development, strategic thinking, and strengthening the federation’s organizational capacity. The Kenyan project highlights how strong, trust-based mentoring can help national federations build lasting and effective motorcycling systems.
This initiative builds on the success of previous FIM mentoring projects, including a three-year programme in Indonesia and FIM’s first Medical Mentorship Programme in Africa. Together, these efforts show FIM’s continued commitment to knowledge sharing, capacity building, and sustainable motorsport development worldwide.