Photo Caption:Kenyan automotive content creator George King’ara, who will represent Kenya at the Shell V-Power Games in Budapest, Hungary.
NAIROBI, July 22, 2026 — Kenyan automotive content creator George King’ara is set to represent the country at the Shell V-Power Games in Budapest, Hungary, after being selected as the Shell V-Power influencer by Vivo Energy Kenya.
King’ara will join more than 60 creators from different parts of the world at the global event, which brings together automotive enthusiasts and digital creators for a series of physical, mental, team and driving challenges. The event will feature renowned creators from across the globe, including South Africa’s actress and media personality Nomzamo Mbatha and Moroccan television presenter Hicham Masrar.
Speaking ahead of his departure, King’ara said the opportunity was a significant milestone in his journey as an automotive content creator and would enable him to showcase Kenya’s growing motoring culture on an international platform.
“I am incredibly honoured to represent Kenya at the Shell V-Power Games in Budapest. What started as a passion for creating automotive content has opened doors to an amazing global opportunity,” King’ara said.
He added that the partnership with Shell V-Power represented an opportunity to share Kenya’s automotive story while interacting with creators from different countries and experiencing one of the world’s biggest motorsport events.
“This is a proud moment for me as I partner with a strong brand such as Shell V-Power to tell its story. I am excited to fly the Kenyan flag high, connect with creators from around the world and watch my heroes battle it out for position one at the F1 Hungary GP,” he said.
The Shell V-Power Games celebrate the performance of Shell V-Power, a fuel engineered through Shell’s technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, one of the longest-standing collaborations in motorsport.
Through the partnership, Shell and Ferrari have worked together to advance performance and technology, transferring innovations developed on the racetrack to products used by motorists globally.
Shell V-Power is also the only fuel used, trusted and recommended by Ferrari.King’ara’s participation highlights the growing influence of Kenya’s automotive community and the increasing role of digital creators in promoting motoring experiences and knowledge.
It also reflects Vivo Energy Kenya’s commitment to supporting local talent by providing opportunities that connect Kenyan creators with global audiences.
Speaking on the initiative, Vivo Energy Kenya Managing Director Peter Murungi said King’ara’s participation demonstrates the growing influence of Kenya’s creative industry and the importance of creating platforms that inspire young talent.
“We are delighted to have George King’ara represent Kenya at the Shell V-Power Games. Seeing a Kenyan creator stand alongside over 60 other international creators reflects the growing influence of our creative industry and Vivo Energy’s commitment to providing opportunities that inspire,” Murungi said.
He noted that the Shell V-Power Games provide a platform to showcase the brand’s performance story while strengthening engagement with customers and motoring enthusiasts.
“Through Shell V-Power’s partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, this initiative allows us to bring Shell’s performance story to life in a way that resonates with our customers and inspires the next generation,” he added.
Over the years, King’ara has built a strong following through automotive content featuring vehicle reviews, driving experiences, industry insights and stories that appeal to motoring enthusiasts across Kenya.
His work has contributed to the growth of Kenya’s digital automotive culture by creating awareness around vehicles, driving experiences and developments within the motoring sector.
The Shell V-Power Games will also provide fans with an opportunity to follow King’ara’s journey through exclusive behind-the-scenes content, challenge highlights and updates shared through Shell Kenya and Shell Motorsport digital platforms.
The global event is expected to bring together automotive storytellers and enthusiasts as they compete, collaborate and celebrate innovation, performance and passion for motoring.
