A group photo of all winners during AA road safty awards at Pullman Hotel in Nairobi
AA Kenya hosted the inaugural Road Safety Excellence Awards Gala Dinner last evening at a Nairobi hotel bringing together distinguished guests from government, private sector, academia, and civil society united by a common goal making Kenyan roads safer for every citizen in a landmark celebrations.
Speaking during the award ceremony Principal Secretary State Department of Sports Hon. Elijah Mwangi commended AA Kenya for their tireless efforts in raising awareness of road safety initiatives which help safeguard lives, the PS louded the upcoming best young driver in Africa competition to be held In November this year for the first time."The Sports Department is excited by this opportunity that not only gives Kenya a chance to showcase our sporting prowess but also provides an opportunity to market the country as the home for sporting tourism" said Mr Elijah Mwangi.
The awards ceremony recognized individuals, organizations, and institutions that have implemented transformative road safety initiatives across the country and evaluated hundreds of submissions from SACCOs, transport associations, universities, primary schools, government agencies, and corporates
Francis Theuri, Group Managing Director of AA Kenya, lauded the winners and nominees for their commitment to action saying “Tonight’s awards serve a triple purpose to recognize excellence, inspire replication, and catalyze enduring change. It’s time to walk the talk. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
The event was graces by Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Mr. George Njau, Traffic Commandant Dr. Fredrick Ochieng,representatives from the Kenya Police Service, Kenya Airways, KCA University, the Kenya Motor Sports Federation,and the National bodaboda president Kevin Mubadi.
Winners were selected based on their demonstrated impact, innovation, and sustainability, supported by tangible evidence including data, photos, reports, and testimonials. winning innovations included Universities integrating driver training into curriculum and leading urban planning research for safer cities.SACCOs and boda boda associations enforcing protective gear usage and road safety training.Corporates introducing driver wellness checks, monitoring systems, and policy reforms to improve driver behavior.
AA Kenya is the only driving school that offers international driving license used across the world and a car passport to allow one travel with their car globally and it's awards are a strategic contribution to the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030) and Kenya’s Vision 2030 toward Kenya’s goal of zero-death roads.
The awards featured categories of Learning Institution of the Year Primary Schools,Learning Institution of the Year Tertiary Institutions,Motor Financier of the Year,Boda Boda SACCO of the Year,Matatu SACCO of the Year,EV Champion of the Year,Motor Club of the Year,Driver Safety & Wellness Award,Insurance Company of the Year,Road Safety Training & Awareness Award,Traffic Base Commander of the Year,Community Engagement Award,Road Safety Innovations Award,Digital Taxi of the Year,Road Safety Champion Award, Corporate Organizations,Individuals and Community-Based Organization.
