By Timothy Albrite
AA Kenya is set to host the fourth edition of the Best Driver Challenge in 2026, a drivers’ contest held in collaboration with the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile), that puts driving talent to the test while promoting road safety across the country. The challenge first hit Kenyan roads in 2023, giving winners the chance to represent Kenya on the global stage in Austria, with 2024’s finals taking place in Belgium.
In 2025 the landscape shifted again when FIA Region I launched the African Best Young Driver contest, a first‑of‑its‑kind Africa‑only championship. Kenya hosted the debut finals in Naivasha and brought together young drivers from across the continent. Competitors were tested on skills that matter most for safe driving from emergency manoeuvres to traffic rule awareness, and Kenya’s own Victor Maina Kabura stood tall as champion.
Read: Africa’s Best Young Driver Contest to Debut in Kenya
This year the Best Driver Challenge opens its doors wider. The 2026 contest welcomes drivers of all ages and offers three categories: Best Young Driver for ages 18 to 26, The Masters for those 27 and older, and a Lady Drivers category for women 18 and above. Drivers must hold a valid Kenyan driving licence and a Kenyan ID to take part.
Drivers ready to put their skills to the test are invited to register and sit the online theory test at the official portal: bestdriver.aakenya.co.ke. From there the season of regional driving tests begins.
Regional practical events will roll out across the country with heats in Eldoret on April 11, Nakuru on June 13, Mombasa on July 23, Meru on July 18, Nairobi on August 15 and Kisumu on September 26. The best from each region will compete in Nairobi on October 17 for the national finals.
The rewards go beyond pride and bragging rights. Finalists will chase a chance to represent Kenya at the African finals in Tanzania. They will also earn trips to top Kenyan destinations, shopping and dinner vouchers, trophies, certificates, defensive driving classes, merchandise and more.
The Best Driver Challenge has grown over the years to become a platform for road safety, for recognising skill and discipline at the wheel, and for reminding every motorist that good driving matters on every road in Kenya and across Africa.
For questions or help registering call 0709 933000 or 0709 933999 or leave a comment below.
