The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) has celebrated individuals and institutions driving improvements in road safety, using its 2026 Road Safety Excellence Awards to push for deeper partnerships between government, business and communities.
The ceremony, held at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on 23 October, drew representatives from the public sector, private companies, civil society and the transport industry.
AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri told guests that lasting progress on the country’s roads depends on cooperation between public and private players. He called for continued investment in awareness campaigns, responsible road use and practical measures aimed at preventing crashes and saving lives.
Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco, was the chief guest. Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemoi also attended, alongside representatives of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta National Hospital and TotalEnergies.
Corporate and leadership honours
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC won Best Corporate in Road Safety, ahead of British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya.
Among chief executives, Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of KCA University, took the top spot. Habel Amakobe of Pioneer Road Safety Consultants and Milad Atef of Egypro East Africa Limited followed.
Clive Mwangovya Gari was named Road Safety Champion of the Year, with Dr David Karuri and Naisula Lesuuda also among the leading nominees.
Traffic Police Leadership Award recognition went to Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu, and Elizabeth Vivi, Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer for the Central Region.
Insurance, mobility and media
Britam General Insurance Company was named Insurance Company of the Year in Road Safety, with Directline Assurance Company Limited next. Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited (SPIRO) led the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion category, while Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC and KenGen were among other leading entries.
On the communication front, Sikika Road Safety took Best Media in Road Safety, followed by She Can Drive Kenya and John Tumaini Ministry.
Transport operators and community groups
Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited topped the PSV SACCO category, with Newsight Travellers SACCO second. In the boda boda segment, Juja Sub-County Bodaboda Association won the Boda Boda SACCO Award, ahead of Kamenu Sublocation Bodaboda Association and City E-mobility Boda SACCO.
The Kenya Red Cross Society led both the Logistics Institution in Road Safety and Community Engagement categories. In logistics it was followed by Kenya Forest Service and Lilwa Delivery; in community engagement, Roadcruza Tyres and Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative were also among the leading entries. Kenya Forest Service also won the Driver Safety and Wellness Award.
Education, clubs and industry
Braeburn Group won the Educational Institution category, 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.
CFAO Mobility Kenya led the Automotive Workshop and Garage Award, with Oriel Limited and Teemcore Motor Garage behind it. Bamburi Cement Limited won the Road Safety Innovation Award, with Urdrive Auto Tech and British American Tobacco Kenya PLC also among the leading entries.
The awards covered corporate road safety, executive leadership, advocacy, insurance, sustainable mobility, education, media, public transport, traffic enforcement, logistics, community engagement, driver safety and innovation.
AA Kenya said it would keep up its road safety advocacy and stakeholder engagement, and urged all road users and institutions to sustain their efforts to reduce crashes and make Kenya’s roads safer.
