Kenya has once again taken the spotlight on the continental stage, emerging victorious at the African Best Young Driver (ABYD) Finals 2025, held at the WRC Service Park in Naivasha.
The competition, which drew national finalists from Kenya, South Africa, and Botswana, tested the driving abilities and safety awareness of Africa’s most promising young motorists.
By the end of an action-packed day,
Kenya’s Victor Maina Kabura claimed the top spot, bringing pride to the host
nation.
The finals featured six unique driving tests designed to evaluate not just technical skill, but also composure, judgment, and adherence to safety.
Participants tackled tasks such as emergency tire change, braking
avoidance, bowl slalom, damage reduction parcours, off-road terrain handling,
and roll car stability, each reflecting real-world driving challenges.
“The African Best Young Driver competition is about shaping responsible drivers, not chasing speed,” Daniel Kiprono, Head of the AA Kenya Driving School said.
“It’s a platform that equips youth with both
confidence and discipline behind the wheel.”
Automobile Association of Kenya CEO Francis Theuri applauded
the competitors for their impressive performance and emphasized Kenya’s
leadership role in road safety.
“Hosting the ABYD Finals in Naivasha is a milestone for
Kenya. It shows our growing influence in creating a new generation of road
users who combine skill with responsibility,” he said.
Final Standings – African Best Young Driver Finals 2025
🥇 1st Place: Victor Maina
Kabura (Kenya)
🥈 2nd Place: Wany Tebogo
Wani (Botswana)
🥉 3rd Place: Chris Waweru
Kungu (Kenya)
4️⃣ 4th Place: Musawahosi Khoza
(South Africa)
5️⃣ 5th Place: Matlala Praise
Tumiso (South Africa)
6️⃣ 6th Place: Tapiwa Lydia
Geofrey (Botswana)
The ABYD initiative is spearheaded by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and implemented in Kenya by AA Kenya.
This
year’s continental finals capped off a successful national campaign that saw
over 2,380 young drivers participate in regional selections across Eldoret,
Mombasa, Nakuru, and Nairobi.
The event was hosted alongside the WRC Safari Rally Kenya,
with support from the Kenya Police, who amplified key road safety messages to
motorists: “DO NOT OVERLAP” and “KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING.”
The Naivasha finals not only celebrated competitive
excellence but also reinforced AA Kenya’s mission to make young drivers
champions of safe mobility.
Kenya’s victory achieved on home soil marks a defining moment for the country’s motoring youth.
It highlights a future where skill,
discipline, and safety drive Africa’s next generation forward.
