Autonews - AA Club of Kenya magazine – 5
From the desk of the
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Safety and efficient service top our agenda in this digital era
Its back ! Your comprehensive Auto Industry magazine is back after taking a break to refresh our look . Packed with topical industry issues and statistics , this edition of the new AutoNews magazine also serves as an exciting ‘ drive ’ down the current motoring space a special captions dedicated to Industry Players and their products .
This year , AA Kenya marks its 98th year since it was founded , and we are excited about revamping our offering to include a more digital interface with our members thereby enhancing interaction and engagement on our social media platforms as well as through customized Online and Mobile Applications . This is part of our commitment to create more value for our members who are simply the reason we exist . From a sector perspective , we ’ ve seen Kenya become more motorized with a significant increase in vehicle registrations and motorbikes on our roads ; we believe it is as a result of a favourable tax regime backed by the demand for affordable transport in peri urban and rural areas . Unfortunately this has resulted in an increase in road crashes resulting in serious injuries and fatalities .
The Government through the National Transport and Safety Authority ( NTSA ) has implemented numerous interventions and sought partnerships with Road Safety Stakeholders in the Private sector to address the issue . As one of the key players in the sector , AA spearheaded targeted Road Safety initiatives in line with NTSA policies geared to impact the PSV Matatu sector ,
school going children and general road users . We also partnered with NTSA to revise the Driver Training curriculum soon to be used in all our driving schools nationally .
Read more about our successful Msamaria Mwema PSV Road Safety campaign implemented in partnership with St . John ’ s Ambulance and the Matatu Owners Association . We trained 651 Matatu drivers on First Aid Skills , Drug & Substance Abuse and Defensive Driving , transforming them from being a menace on the road to good Samaritans equipped to Stop . Act and Save a Life .
AA Kenya intends to remain part of this important conversation and change the current situation on our roads . We request your support , patience and participation as we improve our services and grow our membership offering .
Ruth Njeri Director General ( Acting )
Governing Council
President Jinaro K Kibet
Vice-President Milcah G Mugo ( Co-opted )
Secretary Erastus K Mwongera
Treasurer David K Waweru
Members Stephen Muli Rita Kavashe Charles Waithima Francis M Theuri Evans Gaturu Dr Manoj Shah ( Co-opted )
Legal Advisor Nyaencha , Waichari and Company Advocates
branch network team
Sarit Centre Philip Kimeu
Village Market Philip Kimeu
Buru Buru Josephat Muluka
Chuka Joseph Njagi Kaguru
Eldoret Francis Kiereini
Embu Rahab Muturi
Kitui Nicholas Mutua
Hurlingham Titus Kimanjara
Kahawa Bernard Kimani
Kakamega William Omondi
management team
ACTING DIRECTOR GENERAL MS RUTH NJERI GICHUHI
ACTING FINANCIAL CONTROLLER MONICA WAHOME
ACTING SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR AMBROSE WAMBIYA
TECHNICAL MANAGER ENG . DAVID MBINDYO
VALUATIONS MANAGER JAMES NJIHIA
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER CATHERINE WACHU
RESCUE SERVICES MANAGER TEDDY MWANZA
DRIVING SCHOOL MANAGER DAVID KYALO
TOURING AND LICENCING MANAGER CAROL NINA
IT MANAGER ROBERT KURIA
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER ANNE KABUCHI
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DAVID KIRERA
CREDIT CONTROLLER MERCY GITAU
INTERNAL AUDITOR BENSON WAMBUGU
QUALITY ASSURANCE JAVAN MWITI
Karatina Carol Maina
Kericho Lorna Mitei
Kisii Damaris Ondora
Kitale Magdalene Mwangi
Kisumu Claire Laboka
Ongata Rongai Virginia Hiuko
Machakos Antony Warui
Meru Justus Ngoka
Contact us AA Kenya : Phone : 0206979000 0709933000 , 0733620966 E-mail : aak @ aakenya . co . ke
editorial and design Editor : Michael Mwai Motoriing writer : Trevor Lamenya DESIGN : Strategic Innovative Design Solutions Limited
Mombasa Patrick Gethi
Naivasha Leah Ngige
Nakuru Lucas Ngochi
Nanyuki Martin Kithaka
Kiambu Cyrus Kamanu
Nyeri Wilfred Karanja
Thika Dorcas Ndaya