Caption :Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko (third left) receives the Driver Safety and Wellness Award as KFS staff pose for a photo during the AA Kenya Road Safety Excellence Awards gala dinner at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026.
Automobile Association (AA) Kenya has recognised individuals and institutions for their contribution to road safety, with its Group Managing Director Francis Theuri calling for stronger collaboration to reduce road crashes and save lives.
Speaking during the 2026 Road Safety Excellence Awards gala dinner in Nairobi, Theuri said sustained investment in public awareness, driver education and practical safety measures was necessary to improve safety on Kenyan roads.
“We must strengthen our collective commitment to road safety through sustained investments in public awareness, driver education, and practical safety measures,” Theuri said.
“Saving lives on our roads requires an all-inclusive effort from every sector of our society,” he added.
The awards brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society and the transport industry to celebrate initiatives promoting responsible road use and safer mobility.
Italian Ambassador to Kenya Vincenzo Del Monaco was the chief guest at the ceremony, which was also attended by Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemoi and representatives from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta National Hospital and TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya.
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 I. C. Wakindiki led the CEO of the Year in Road Safety category, while Clive Mwangovya Gari was named Road Safety Champion of the Year.
In the insurance sector, Britam General Insurance Company won the Insurance Company of the Year 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 award, while Kinatwa SACCO Society Limited emerged the winner in the PSV SACCO in Road Safety category.
Kenya Red Cross Society won both the Logistics Institution in Road Safety and Community Engagement awards. The Kenya Forest Service won the Driver Safety and Wellness Award and was also recognised as first runner-up in the logistics category.
Braeburn Group won the Educational Institution in Road Safety category, while Bamburi Cement Limited emerged top in the Road Safety Innovation Award. CFAO Mobility Kenya won the Automotive Workshop and Garage category.
The awards also recognised achievements in traffic enforcement, community transport, motor clubs and other areas, highlighting the role of institutions and individuals in advancing road safety through education, innovation and responsible practices.
AA Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to road safety advocacy and stakeholder engagement, urging road users and institutions to sustain efforts aimed at reducing crashes and protecting lives.
The awards form part of the association’s efforts to recognise initiatives contributing to safer roads and encourage wider adoption of effective road safety practices.
