MEET THE CHAMPIONS OF THE AA ROAD SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026
From corporate leaders and fleet operators to road safety advocates and community organizations, the second edition of the AA Kenya awards recognized outstanding contributions to safer roads.
By Timothy Albrite
The champions of road safety took their place in the spotlight on October 23, 2026, AA Kenya announced the winners of the second edition of the AA Road Safety Excellence Awards at a gala dinner held at Nairobi Serena Hotel.
The awards brought together organizations and individuals from different sectors, recognizing their contributions to improving road safety through leadership, training, innovation, safer fleet operations and community engagement.
A total of 16 categories recognized the different players working to address road safety challenges in Kenya, from corporate organizations and insurance companies to educational institutions, motorists, traffic police officers and community groups.
The awards also highlighted the growing role of the private sector in road safety, recognizing that safer roads require commitment from businesses, institutions and individuals whose activities influence how people travel and use the road network.
Here are the organizations and individuals recognized in the 2026 edition.
THE 2026 AA ROAD SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS
1. Best Corporate in Road Safety
- Winner: Total Energies Marketing Kenya PLC
- Second Place: British American Tobacco Kenya PLC
- Third Place: Finlay’s Tea Extracts Kenya
2. CEO of the Year in Road Safety Award
- Winner: Prof. Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki, Vice-Chancellor and CEO, KCA University
- Second Place: Mr Habel Amakobe, CEO, Pioneer Road Safety Consultants (PRSC)
- Third Place: Mr Milad Atef, CEO, Egypro East Africa Limited
3. Road Safety Champion of the Year Award
- Winner: Clive Mwangovya Gari
- Second Place: Dr David Karuri
- Third Place: Naisula Lesuuda
4. Insurance Company of the Year in Road Safety Award
- Winner: Britam General Insurance Company
- Second Place: Directline Assurance Company Ltd
5. Sustainable Mobility & EV Champion Award
- Winner: Africa Smart Mobility Solutions Kenya Limited (SPIRO)
- Second Place: Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC
- Third Place: KenGen
6. Best Media in Road Safety Award
- Winner: Sikika Road Safety
- Second Place: She Can Drive Kenya
- Third Place: John Tumaini Ministry
7. PSV SACCO in Road Safety Award
- Winner: Kinatwa SACCO Society Ltd
- Second Place: Newsight Travellers SACCO
8. Logistics Institution in Road Safety Award
- Winner: Kenya Red Cross Society
- Second Place: Kenya Forest Service
- Third Place: Lilwa Delivery
9. Educational Institution in Road Safety
- Winner: Braeburn Group
- Second Place: KCA University
- Third Place: The Kisumu National Polytechnic
10. Motor Club of the Year Award
- Winner: Fit Nation Kenya
- Second Place: Veedubz Car Club
- Third Place: Gearhaus
11. Traffic Police Leadership Award
- Winner: Machera Caleb, Nakuru East
- Second Place: CPL Hecky Odiwuor Opollo, Makuyu
- Third Place: Elizabeth Vivi, Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer, Central Region
12. Boda Boda SACCO Award
- Winner: Juja Sub-County Bodaboda Association
- Second Place: Kamenu Sublocation Bodaboda Association
- Third Place: City E-Mobility Boda SACCO
13. Driver Safety & Wellness Award
- Winner: Kenya Forest Service
- Second Place: Bamburi Cement Ltd and MojaEV Kenya Limited
- Third Place: Bayer East Africa Ltd
14. Community Engagement Award
- Winner: Kenya Red Cross Society
- Second Place: Roadcruza Tyres
- Third Place: Checkmate Afya Wellness Initiative
15. Automotive Workshop & Garage Award
- Winner: CFAO Mobility Kenya
- Second Place: Oriel Limited
- Third Place: Teemcore Motor Garage
16. Road Safety Innovation Award
- Winner: Bamburi Cement Ltd
- Second Place: Urdrive Auto Tech
- Third Place: British American Tobacco Kenya PLC
RECOGNISING THE WORK BEHIND SAFER ROADS
The second edition of the awards reinforces the need for sustained participation from organizations and individuals working across Kenya’s road transport sector.
The diversity of the awardees reflects the many areas where road safety interventions are needed, including corporate governance, public transport, driver welfare, vehicle technology, education and community-based initiatives.
For the recognized organizations and individuals, the awards provide an opportunity to build on their work and encourage further investment in road safety.
As AA Kenya looks towards the next awards cycle, the challenge remains to turn recognition into continued action, with more institutions taking responsibility for the safety of their employees, customers, road users and the communities in which they operate.