By Timothy Albrite
AA Kenya is set to host the fourth edition of the Best Driver Challenge in 2026. This is a national driving competition organised together with the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile), aimed at testing driving skills while promoting safer roads across the country.
The challenge first came to Kenya in 2023, giving local drivers a chance to compete and even represent the country internationally. Winners have gone on to compete on the global stage, with past finals held in countries like Austria (2023) and Belgium (2024).
In 2025, the competition took a new turn with the introduction of the African Best Young Driver contest by FIA Region I. This was the first competition of its kind focused only on Africa. Kenya hosted the debut finals in Naivasha and brought together young drivers from across the continent. They were tested on real-life driving skills, from handling emergencies to understanding traffic rules. Kenya’s own Victor Maina Kabura emerged as the winner.
Read: Africa’s Best Young Driver Contest to Debut in Kenya
Now, the 2026 edition is opening up to even more drivers. This year’s competition has three categories:
- Best Young Driver (18 to 26 years)
- Lady Drivers (women aged 18 and above)
- The Masters (27 years and above)
To take part, one must have a valid Kenyan driving licence and a Kenyan ID.
Interested drivers can register and start with an online theory test through the official portal: bestdriver.aakenya.co.ke. They will then move on to regional practical driving tests held across the country
Regional practical events will roll out across the country with heats in:
• Eldoret– 18th April at the Eldoret National Polytechnic grounds
• Mombasa– 30th May
• Nakuru– 20th June
• Nairobi– 15th August
•National Kenya Finals–26th September in Nairobi
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.
