Kenya Shines at the 2025 African Best Young Driver Finals in Naivasha
Silvia Goya (left) of FIA presenting the Africa BYD rotating trophy to Francis Theuri (right), Group Managing Director of AA Kenya as the Winners of this years Africa Best Young Driver Championship. Behind are the contestants
Naivasha, Kenya November 1, 2025
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.
A Showcase of Precision and Responsibility
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,” explained Daniel Kiprono, Head of the AA Kenya Driving School. “It’s a platform that equips youth with both confidence and discipline behind the wheel.”
Kenya Leads the Continent in Safe Mobility
AA 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)
Empowering Africa’s Youth Through Road Safety
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.”
Inspiring the Next Generation
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.
