AA Kenya honours road safety champions at 2026 awards

AA Kenya has honoured individuals and organisations recognised for advancing road safety at the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026 held at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Friday.

The awards brought together government representatives, businesses, civil society organisations and transport sector players to recognise contributions towards safer roads and encourage efforts to reduce crashes.

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 Wakindiki led the CEO of the Year in Road Safety category, ahead of 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 the Traffic Police Leadership Award recognised Machera Caleb of Nakuru East, Corporal Hecky Odiwuor Opollo of Makuyu and Central Region Traffic Enforcement Officer Elizabeth Vivi.

In the insurance sector, Britam General Insurance Company won the Insurance Company of the Year in Road Safety Award, while Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited, trading as SPIRO, emerged top in the Sustainable Mobility and EV Champion category.

Sikika Road Safety won the Best Media in Road Safety category, while Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited topped the Public Service Vehicle SACCO in Road Safety category.

The Kenya Red Cross Society received recognition in both the Logistics Institution in Road Safety and Community Engagement categories, while Braeburn Group won the Educational Institution in Road Safety Award.

Other winners included Fit Nation Kenya in the Motor Club of the Year category, Juja Sub-County Bodaboda Association in the Boda Boda SACCO category and Kenya Forest Service in the Driver Safety and Wellness category.

CFAO Mobility Kenya won the Automotive Workshop and Garage Award, while Bamburi Cement Limited received the Road Safety Innovation Award.

Speaking during the ceremony, AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri called for stronger collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to improve road safety.

Theuri said sustained investment in awareness campaigns, responsible road use and practical interventions was necessary to reduce crashes and 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, Kenyatta National Hospital, TotalEnergies and other organisations also attended.

AA Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to road safety advocacy and stakeholder engagement, urging institutions and road users to sustain efforts to make Kenyan roads safer.