AA Kenya Honours Road Safety Champions as Calls Grow for Safer Roads
By Peace Muthoka
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 23, 2026 — AA Kenya has honoured individuals and organisations for their contribution to road safety, as industry leaders called for stronger collaboration and sustained action to reduce crashes and protect lives.
The recognition came during the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026, held at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, where representatives from government, business, civil society and the transport sector gathered to celebrate road safety achievements and renew their commitment to safer roads.
Speaking at the ceremony, AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri urged public and private sector stakeholders to work more closely together. He emphasised the need for continued investment in road safety awareness, responsible road use and practical measures to prevent crashes.
The event brought together key figures from the transport, health and tourism sectors. Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco, served as the chief guest, while Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemoi also attended. Representatives from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta National Hospital, TotalEnergies and other organisations took part in the ceremony.
The awards covered a wide range of areas, including corporate leadership, individual advocacy, insurance, sustainable mobility, education, media, public transport, traffic enforcement, logistics, community engagement, driver safety and innovation.
In the corporate category, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC won the Best Corporate in Road Safety Award, followed by British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya.
KCA University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki led the CEO of the Year in Road Safety category. Habel Amakobe of Pioneer Road Safety Consultants and Milad Atef of Egypro East Africa Limited also featured among the leading entries.
Meanwhile, Clive Mwangovya Gari received the Road Safety Champion of the Year award, with Dr David Karuri and Naisula Lesuuda also recognised among the leading nominees. The Traffic Police Leadership Award recognised Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu and Elizabeth Vivi, the Central Region’s Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer.
In the insurance sector, Britam General Insurance Company emerged top in the Insurance Company of the Year in Road Safety category, followed by Directline Assurance Company Limited.
The awards also recognised efforts to promote cleaner and more sustainable transport. Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited, which operates as SPIRO, led the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion Award, while Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC and KenGen featured among the leading entries.
Road safety communication and public awareness also featured prominently. Sikika Road Safety won the Best Media in Road Safety category, ahead of She Can Drive Kenya and John Tumaini Ministry. In the public service vehicle sector, Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited topped the PSV SACCO in Road Safety category, followed by Newsight Travellers SACCO.
The Kenya Red Cross Society led two categories, winning the Logistics Institution in Road Safety Award ahead of Kenya Forest Service and Lilwa Delivery. It also topped the Community Engagement Award, with Roadcruza Tyres and Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative among the other leading entries.
In education, Braeburn Group won the Educational Institution in Road Safety category, followed by KCA University and The Kisumu National Polytechnic. Fit Nation Kenya took the Motor Club of the Year Award, ahead of Veedubz Car Club and Gearhaus.
At the community transport level, Juja Sub-County Bodaboda Association led the Boda Boda SACCO Award, followed by Kamenu Sublocation Bodaboda Association and City E-mobility Boda SACCO. Kenya Forest Service won the Driver Safety and Wellness Award.
The automotive sector also featured in the awards, with CFAO Mobility Kenya winning the Automotive Workshop and Garage Award ahead of Oriel Limited and Teemcore Motor Garage. Bamburi Cement Limited took the Road Safety Innovation Award, while Urdrive Auto Tech and British American Tobacco Kenya PLC also featured among the leading entries.
The awards highlighted the role that businesses, public institutions, schools, transport operators and community organisations can play in improving road safety through responsible leadership, public awareness, innovation and practical action.
As road safety stakeholders seek to reduce crashes, AA Kenya reiterated its commitment to advocacy and collaboration, urging institutions and road users to maintain their efforts to make roads safer for everyone.
