AA Kenya honours road safety champions at 2026 awards

The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) has held the 2026 Road Safety Excellence Awards in Nairobi, recognizing individuals and organizations making significant contributions to road safety across the country.

The awards which came into action in 2025, seeks to create awareness on reduction of traffic-related incidents and promote responsible road use.

Speaking during the Awards ceremony, AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri called for a sustained investment in road safety awareness, responsible road use and actionable interventions to improve safety and sanity on Kenyan roads.

The event brought together government representatives, corporate leaders, road safety advocates and development partners, with Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya Vincenzo Del Monaco, honoured as the chief guest.

The yearly awards recognises individuals and organisations making contributions to road safety through leadership, public awareness, education, sustainable mobility, traffic enforcement, driver wellness and innovation.

In the Best Corporate Company of the Year in Road Safety Award, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC  came first followed by British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya.

In the CEO of the Year in Road Safety category, Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of KCA University, led the 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 Samburu West Member of Parliament Naisula Lesuuda also recognised among the leading nominees.

The Traffic Police Leadership Award recognised the contributions of Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu, Murang’a County, and Elizabeth Vivi, Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer for the Central Region.

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.

Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited (SPIRO) led the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion Award, with Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC and KenGen also among the leading entries.

In road safety communication and advocacy, Sikika Road Safety topped the Best Media in Road Safety category, followed by She Can Drive Kenya and John Tumaini Ministry. Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited led the PSV SACCO in Road Safety category, followed by Newsight Travellers SACCO.

Kenya Red Cross Society led the Logistics Institution in Road Safety category, ahead of Kenya Forest Service and Lilwa Delivery.

The Kenya Red Cross Society also topped the Community Engagement Award, with Roadcruza Tyres and Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative among the other leading entries.

In education, Braeburn Group led the Educational Institution in Road Safety category, followed by KCA University and The Kisumu National Polytechnic. Fit Nation Kenya emerged top in 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 led the Driver Safety and Wellness Award.

CFAO Mobility Kenya topped the Automotive Workshop and Garage Award, followed by Oriel Limited and Teemcore Motor Garage. Bamburi Cement Limited won the Road Safety Innovation Award, with Urdrive Auto Tech and British American Tobacco Kenya PLC also among the leading entries.

According to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Evans Lesiyampe, the facility received 18,642 trauma patients in the last financial year ending June, bringing an average of 51 patients daily, with most cases linked to road crashes.

Lesiyampe warned that road accidents are placing a significant strain on the country's healthcare system, with victims requiring prolonged hospitalisation, surgery, intensive care and rehabilitation

AA Kenya called on all road users and stakeholders to sustain their efforts towards reducing road carnage, emphasizing that safer roads require collective action and a long-term commitment to protecting lives.