AA Kenya Honours Road Safety Champions at 2026 Awards

Story by Maurice Momanyi

AA Kenya has honoured individuals, corporates and institutions for their outstanding contributions to road safety during the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026 held at Serena Hotel in Nairobi.
The awards, held on October 23, brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society and the transport industry to recognise initiatives promoting responsible road use, innovation and efforts to reduce road crashes.
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.

AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri called for stronger collaboration between public and private sector players, emphasising the need for sustained investment in road safety awareness and practical interventions to protect lives.
The event was attended by Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemoi, while Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, served as the chief guest.
Representatives from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta National Hospital and TotalEnergies, among other organisations, also participated.
*Individuals and institutions recognised*
KCA University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki led 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 Police Leadership Award category, the recognised officers included Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu and Elizabeth Vivi, the Central Region’s Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer.
Britam General Insurance Company won the Insurance Company of the Year in Road Safety Award, followed by Directline Assurance Company Limited.
Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited, trading as SPIRO, led the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion Award, with Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC and KenGen also among the leading entries.
Transport, education and community initiatives
Sikika Road Safety topped the Best Media in Road Safety category, ahead of She Can Drive Kenya and John Tumaini Ministry. Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited won the PSV SACCO in Road Safety category, followed by Newsight Travellers SACCO.
The Kenya Red Cross Society emerged top in both the Logistics Institution in Road *Safety and Community Engagement* categories. Kenya Forest Service and Lilwa Delivery were among the leading entries in the logistics category, while Roadcruza Tyres and Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative featured among the leading community engagement 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 was named Motor Club of the Year, ahead of Veedubz Car Club and Gearhaus.
The 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 also led the Driver Safety and Wellness Award.
CFAO Mobility Kenya won the Automotive Workshop and Garage Award, ahead of Oriel Limited and Teemcore Motor Garage.
Bamburi Cement Limited emerged the winner of the Road Safety Innovation Award, with Urdrive Auto Tech and British American Tobacco Kenya PLC also among the leading entries.
*Call for sustained road safety efforts*
The awards recognised achievements across corporate road safety, executive leadership, individual advocacy, insurance, sustainable mobility, education, media, public transport, traffic enforcement, logistics, community engagement, driver safety and innovation.
AA Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to road safety advocacy, stakeholder engagement and the promotion of responsible road use.
The organisation called on road users and institutions to sustain their efforts towards reducing road crashes and making Kenyan roads safer for everyone.
The awards underscored the role of businesses, public institutions, transport operators, educational establishments and community organisations in advancing road safety through leadership, awareness and practical interventions.