Silvia Goya (left) of FIA presenting the Africa BYD rotating trophy to Francis Theuri (right), Group Managing Director of AA Kenya as the Winners of this years Africa Best Young Driver Championship. Behind are the contestants.
By Peace Muthoka.
Naivasha, Kenya, November 1, 2025 -Kenya has once again taken the spotlight on the continental stage, emerging victorious at the 2025 African Best Young Driver (ABYD) Finals held at the WRC Service Park in Naivasha.
The thrilling competition brought together national champions from Kenya, South Africa, and Botswana, all showcasing their driving skills and commitment to road safety. After an action-packed day, Kenya’s Victor Maina Kabura clinched the top title, bringing pride and excitement to the host nation.
The finals featured six unique driving tests designed to measure not just technical ability but also composure, judgment, and road safety awareness. Contestants faced challenges such as emergency tire change, braking avoidance, bowl slalom, damage reduction parcours, off-road terrain handling, and roll car stability — all simulating real-life driving situations.
“The African Best Young Driver competition is about shaping responsible drivers, not chasing speed,” said Daniel Kiprono, Head of the AA Kenya Driving School. “It’s a platform that equips youth with both confidence and discipline behind the wheel.”
AA Kenya CEO Francis Theuri commended the participants for their exceptional performance and reaffirmed Kenya’s leadership in promoting road safety across Africa.
“Hosting the ABYD Finals in Naivasha is a major milestone for Kenya. It reflects our growing influence in nurturing a new generation of drivers who combine skill with responsibility,” he noted.
Final Standings – African Best Young Driver Finals 2025
🥇 1st Place: Victor Maina Kabura (Kenya)
🥈 2nd Place: Wany Tebogo Wani (Botswana)
🥉 3rd Place: Chris Waweru Kungu (Kenya)
4️⃣ 4th Place: Musawahosi Khoza (South Africa)
5️⃣ 5th Place: Matlala Praise Tumiso (South Africa)
6️⃣ 6th Place: Tapiwa Lydia Geofrey (Botswana)
The ABYD initiative, spearheaded by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and implemented in Kenya by AA Kenya, aims to empower young people through safe driving practices. This year’s finals concluded a national campaign that engaged over 2,380 young drivers from across Eldoret, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Nairobi.
The event coincided with the WRC Safari Rally Kenya, attracting massive attention from motorsport fans and safety advocates alike. The Kenya Police also used the platform to spread key road safety messages to motorists, including “DO NOT OVERLAP” and “KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING.”
The Naivasha finals not only showcased driving excellence but also underscored AA Kenya’s mission to make young motorists champions of safe mobility.
Kenya’s victory on home soil marks a defining moment for the country’s motoring youth a triumph that symbolizes a future where skill, discipline, and safety steer Africa’s next generation forward.
