AA Kenya has recognised individuals and organisations for their contributions to road safety at the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026, with its Group Managing Director Francis Theuri calling for stronger collaboration and sustained investment to reduce road crashes.
Speaking during the ceremony at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on October 23, Theuri emphasised the importance of road safety awareness, responsible road use and practical interventions to protect lives.
The event brought together stakeholders from government, business, civil society and the transport sector. Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, was the chief guest, while Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemoi also attended.
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC won the Best Corporate in Road Safety Award, followed by British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya.
KCA University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki led the CEO of the Year in Road Safety category. He was 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, while Dr David Karuri and Naisula Lesuuda were also recognised among the leading nominees.
The Traffic Police Leadership Award recognised Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu and Elizabeth Vivi, the Central Region Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer.
In the insurance category, Britam General Insurance Company emerged top, followed by Directline Assurance Company Limited. Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited, trading as SPIRO, won the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion Award, ahead of Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC and KenGen, which were also among the leading entries.
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, ahead of Newsight Travellers SACCO.
Kenya Red Cross Society led the Logistics Institution in Road Safety category, followed by Kenya Forest Service and Lilwa Delivery. The organisation also topped the Community Engagement Award, with Roadcruza Tyres and Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative among the other leading 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.
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 won 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.
The awards covered corporate road safety, leadership, 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, urging road users and institutions to sustain efforts to reduce crashes and make Kenyan roads safer.
