Kenya has been chosen to host the Africa Road Safety Conference 2026, a two-day event that will bring together government agencies, development partners, researchers, private-sector players, and civil society to discuss road safety challenges. The conference will be held on November 26-27 at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen. It is being jointly convened by KCB Group Plc and the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). This event aims to provide a platform for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences on road safety.
The conference will cover various aspects of road safety, including enforcement, road-user behavior, infrastructure, emergency response, and community interventions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from African and international experts and explore approaches to addressing road crashes and improving safety for vulnerable road users. These users include pedestrians, cyclists, children, and persons with disabilities. The event will also provide opportunities for networking among government institutions, development partners, researchers, private-sector organizations, and civil society groups involved in road-safety initiatives.
For Kenyan participants, the conference offers a platform to share the country's experiences and practices while contributing perspectives to discussions on the continent's road-safety priorities. Kenya's hosting of the conference provides an opportunity for local stakeholders to contribute to the development of the continental road-safety agenda. It also allows for the exchange of lessons with counterparts from other African countries. This event is expected to facilitate partnerships and identify potential resources for road-safety programs, community initiatives, and other interventions aimed at reducing road-related injuries and deaths.
The organizers said the event will be particularly relevant to professionals working in public administration, security, transport, enforcement, emergency management, and community development. This is due to the links between road safety, public safety, and service delivery. The conference is expected to attract a wide range of participants, including those from government institutions, development partners, researchers, private-sector organizations, and civil society groups.
The Africa Road Safety Conference 2026 is expected to provide a platform for participants to learn from African and international experts. These experts will share their knowledge and experiences on road safety, including approaches to addressing road crashes and improving safety for vulnerable road users. The conference will also provide opportunities for participants to network and identify potential resources for road-safety programs and community initiatives.
Kenya's hosting of the conference is a significant development, as it demonstrates the country's commitment to road safety and its willingness to take a leadership role in addressing road-safety challenges across the continent. The conference is expected to contribute to the development of the continental road-safety agenda and facilitate partnerships and collaborations aimed at reducing road-related injuries and deaths.
The Africa Road Safety Conference 2026 is a critical event that will bring together stakeholders to discuss emerging road-safety challenges across the continent. The conference will provide a platform for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences, learn from experts, and identify potential resources for road-safety programs and community initiatives. The event is expected to contribute to the development of the continental road-safety agenda and facilitate partnerships and collaborations aimed at reducing road-related injuries and deaths.
Key points
- The conference will be held on November 26-27 at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen.
- The event aims to provide a platform for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences on road safety.
- The conference will cover various aspects of road safety, including enforcement, road-user behavior, infrastructure, emergency response, and community interventions.
