Driving Change: AA Kenya Celebrates Road Safety Champions as MD Francis Theuri Rallies for Stronger Public-Private Synergies
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Automobile Association (AA) Kenya has officially recognized and honored outstanding individuals, corporates, and community leaders championing road safety at the prestigious Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026.
Held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, the event convened key stakeholders across government, civil society, the private sector, and the transport industry to celebrate achievements and reinforce collective action toward making Kenyan roads safer.
Speaking during the awards ceremony, Francis Theuri, Group Managing Director of AA Kenya, urged public and private sector leaders to deepen their collaboration and scale up targeted interventions aimed at preventing road traffic fatalities.
“We must strengthen our collective commitment to road safety through sustained investments in public awareness, driver education, and practical safety measures”, stated Theuri
“Saving lives on our roads requires an all-inclusive effort from every sector of our society”.
The event featured prominent leaders and diplomats, with representation of H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco, Ambassador of Italy to Kenya, serving as the Chief Guest.
June Chepkemoi, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Tourism Board, was also in attendance alongside delegates from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta National Hospital, and TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya.
Key Award Categories and 2026 Winners: The awards celebrated leadership, innovation, and practical contributions across 15 distinct categories:
Corporate and Executive Leadership
Best Corporate in Road Safety: TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC (Winner); British American Tobacco Kenya PLC (1st Runner-up); Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya (2nd Runner-up).
CEO of the Year in Road Safety: Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki (Vice-Chancellor & CEO, KCA University); followed by Habel Amakobe (Pioneer Road Safety Consultants) and Milad Atef (Egypro East Africa Limited).
Road Safety Champion of the Year: Clive Mwangovya Gari (Winner), with Dr. David Karuri and Hon. Naisula Lesuuda recognized as top nominees.
Transport, Logistics and Enforcement
Traffic Police Leadership Award: Officer Machera Caleb (Nakuru East), Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo (Makuyu), and Elizabeth Vivi (Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer, Central Region).
PSV SACCO in Road Safety: Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited (Winner); Newsight Travellers SACCO (Runner-up).
Boda Boda SACCO Award: Juja Sub-County Bodaboda Association (Winner); Kamenu Sublocation Bodaboda Association; City E-mobility Boda SACCO.
Logistics Institution in Road Safety: Kenya Red Cross Society (Winner); Kenya Forest Service; Lilwa Delivery.
Mobility, Innovation and Automotive
Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion: Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited (SPIRO) (Winner); Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC); KenGen.
Road Safety Innovation Award: Bamburi Cement Limited (Winner); Urdrive Auto Tech; British American Tobacco Kenya PLC.
Automotive Workshop and Garage Award: CFAO Mobility Kenya (Winner); Oriel Limited; Teemcore Motor Garage.
Driver Safety and Wellness Award: Kenya Forest Service (Winner).
Advocacy, Education and Insurance
Insurance Company of the Year: Britam General Insurance Company (Winner); Directline Assurance Company Limited (Runner-up).
Best Media in Road Safety: Sikika Road Safety (Winner); She Can Drive Kenya; John Tumaini Ministry.
Educational Institution in Road Safety: Braeburn Group (Winner); KCA University; The Kisumu National Polytechnic.
Community Engagement Award: Kenya Red Cross Society (Winner); Roadcruza Tyres; Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative.
Motor Club of the Year: Fit Nation Kenya (Winner); Veedubz Car Club; Gearhaus.
Driving Change for Safer Roads Ahead, AA Kenya reaffirmed its ongoing mission to advocate for road safety, build strategic industry partnerships, and educate all road users on responsible practices.
By bringing together leaders from electric mobility, public transit, enforcement, and education, the 2026 Road Safety Excellence Awards highlighted the multidimensional approach required to drastically lower crash rates across the country.
