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On Wednesday, AA Kenya, in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), launched the Safe-to-School Project at Kilimani Primary School in Nairobi.
The initiative aims to enhance road safety for schoolchildren through strategic infrastructural upgrades and safety interventions.
The project is particularly relevant amid rising concerns regarding road safety in Nairobi’s congested urban areas, where children walking to and from school are increasingly at risk. Kilimani Primary, located on the bustling Argwings Kodhek Road and serving over 1,650 students aged 3 to 15, has been prioritized for these safety enhancements.
Building on the success of similar initiatives implemented at Kayole One Primary School in 2024, this project unites AA Kenya with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to introduce essential safety features.
These include clearly marked zebra crossings, newly installed speed bumps, designated speed limits for school zones with appropriate signage, and enhanced road markings to improve driver visibility.
Moreover, the project aims to construct sidewalks protected by bollards for pedestrian safety. School marshals and students will also receive road safety training, and the school has been equipped with reflective jackets and traffic management tools to efficiently control traffic during peak hours.
During the launch, AA Kenya Managing Director Francis Theuri expressed confidence in the project’s potential, stating that the new measures will significantly lower the risk of accidents around the school.
“Creating safer school zones is about more than just infrastructure; it’s about shifting mindsets. These improvements will signal to drivers that they are entering an area where children’s safety must come first,” Theuri emphasized.
The Safe-to-School Project reflects AA Kenya’s ongoing commitment to promoting road safety and advocating for child-friendly urban environments. With this initiative, Kilimani Primary School serves as a model for similar efforts expected to roll out across schools nationwide. Theuri highlighted that such initiatives are crucial as Nairobi navigates rapid urban growth and increasing traffic, prioritizing the safety of its most vulnerable road users—children.