AA Kenya Honours Road Safety Champions as Theuri Calls for Stronger Action to Curb Road Crashes.

BY NJOKI KARANJA 

NAIROBI, October 23, 2026

 AA Kenya has recognised individuals and organisations making significant contributions to road safety, as the motoring organisation called for stronger collaboration and sustained investment to reduce road crashes and save lives.

Speaking during the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026 at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri urged government agencies, private sector players and civil society organisations to strengthen their commitment to promoting responsible road use.

Theuri emphasised the need for sustained investment in road safety awareness and practical interventions, warning that protecting road users requires collective action across all sectors.

The awards brought together stakeholders from government, business, civil society and the transport industry to celebrate achievements in road safety advocacy, enforcement, education, innovation and community engagement.

Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, was the chief guest at the ceremony, which was also attended by Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemoi and representatives from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta National Hospital and TotalEnergies, among other organisations.

Corporates and leaders recognised

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC emerged the winner of the Best Corporate in Road Safety Award, ahead of British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya.

KCA University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki topped the CEO of the Year in Road Safety category, followed by Habel Amakobe of Pioneer Road Safety Consultants and Milad Atef of Egypro East Africa Limited.

Clive Mwangovya Gari was named Road Safety Champion of the Year, with Dr David Karuri and Naisula Lesuuda also recognised among the leading nominees.

In the traffic enforcement category, the awards recognised Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu and Elizabeth Vivi, the Central Region’s Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer, for their contributions to road safety.

Mobility and insurance sectors honoured

In the insurance sector, Britam General Insurance Company emerged the winner of the Insurance Company of the Year in Road Safety Award, followed by Directline Assurance Company Limited.

Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited, operating under the SPIRO brand, led the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion Award. Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC and KenGen were also among the leading entries.

Sikika Road Safety won the Best Media in Road Safety category, ahead of She Can Drive Kenya and John Tumaini Ministry, highlighting the role of communication and advocacy in promoting safer roads.

Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited topped the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) SACCO in Road Safety category, followed by Newsight Travellers SACCO.

Community initiatives and innovation take centre stage

The Kenya Red Cross Society emerged the leading organisation in both the Logistics Institution in Road Safety and Community Engagement categories.

In the logistics category, it finished ahead of Kenya Forest Service and Lilwa Delivery, while Roadcruza Tyres and Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative were also recognised among the leading entries in community engagement.

Braeburn Group won the Educational Institution in Road Safety Award, followed by KCA University and The Kisumu National Polytechnic.

Fit Nation Kenya was named Motor Club of the Year, ahead of Veedubz Car Club and Gearhaus.

At the community transport level, Juja Sub-County Bodaboda Association won the Boda Boda SACCO Award, followed by Kamenu Sublocation Bodaboda Association and City E-mobility Boda SACCO.

Kenya Forest Service topped the Driver Safety and Wellness Award, while CFAO Mobility Kenya won the Automotive Workshop and Garage Award, ahead of Oriel Limited and Teemcore Motor Garage.

Bamburi Cement Limited received the Road Safety Innovation Award, with Urdrive Auto Tech and British American Tobacco Kenya PLC also featuring among the leading entries.

Call for sustained commitment

The awards underscored the role of corporate leadership, public institutions, transport operators, educational establishments and community organisations in advancing road safety through innovation, awareness and practical interventions.

AA Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to road safety advocacy and stakeholder engagement, urging institutions and individual road users to maintain their efforts towards reducing crashes.

The organisation said making Kenyan roads safer would require continued cooperation and responsible behaviour from all road users.

The awards come amid continued calls for stronger road safety measures, with stakeholders emphasising the importance of combining public awareness, effective enforcement and institutional accountability to protect lives on Kenyan roads.


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