KCA University Earns National Recognition for Advancing Road Safety

Road safety is more than a transport concern; it is a public health and development priority that calls for research, innovation, collaboration and sustained leadership. As Kenya continues to confront the challenges posed by road traffic crashes, higher education institutions have an important role to play in generating evidence and advancing solutions that can make roads safer.

On 23 October 2026, KCA University proudly received two honours at the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) Road Safety Excellence Awards, recognising the University’s commitment to advancing road safety and the leadership of Vice Chancellor & CEO, Prof. Isaiah I.C. Wakindiki, PhD, EBS.

Prof. Wakindiki secured first place in the CEO of the Year in Road Safety Award, recognising his leadership in championing road safety initiatives at the University. These include the flagship Vice Chancellor & CEO Cycling Tour, an initiative of the KCA University Foundation, and his role in pioneering the establishment of the multidisciplinary Research Centre for Road Safety and Accident Surveillance (RCRSAS).

KCA University also secured second place in the Educational Institution in Road Safety (Tertiary Level) category, reflecting our institutional commitment to road safety through crash data research, campus safety infrastructure, AI-driven transport analytics and community outreach.

At the centre of these efforts is our commitment to ensuring that research extends beyond academic publication to inform decisions and address real-world challenges. Through crash data research, spatial analytics, student-led innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration, we continue to contribute to initiatives aimed at improving road safety.

These efforts are strengthened through partnerships with key stakeholders, including the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), AA Kenya and the Ministry of Health, Kenya. Such collaborations bring together academic expertise, policy engagement and practical approaches to public safety.

The two honours celebrate the collective efforts of our faculty, students, staff and partners, while reaffirming KCA University’s commitment to advancing knowledge, informing policy and developing solutions that contribute to safer roads and stronger communities.