Chariots of Destiny Organization receiving the Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety award in Dar es Salaam.
The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards recognize achievements and innovations which will improve road safety. Each year the most outstanding examples of international road safety initiatives are given public recognition through the scheme which was founded by HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Patron of the Commission for Global Road Safety
Opening the pan-African Make Roads Safe Conference in Dar es Salaam Tanzania on 8 July, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Royal Patron of the Commission for Global Road Safety congratulated three winners of his International Road Safety Awards by saying: ‘ My Awards recognize innovation and reward success but most importantly they help to communicate these ideas to a wider audience, spreading knowledge and awareness of what works in road safety. I am therefore delighted that here today are three new winners of my awards; each very different but each an example of what can be done to make roads safer.’
Later that evening he presented his commendation award to the Chariots of Destiny Organization in recognition of what the organization has achieved to raise awareness in Kenya and further across the world in regard to road safety. Casey Marenge Founder and Executive Director of the Chariots of Destiny organization-was there to receive the award on behalf of COD.
He also presented a second award to Chevron for its international commitment shown through its Arrive Alive Programme which has made significant strides in road safety in Guatemala, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
He presented a third award to the Fleet Forum on its successful road safety programme targeting the UN and vehicle fleets of the humanitarian organizations.
Also present at the event was Make Roads Safe global ambassador and celebrity actress Michelle Yeoh, Minister for transport Kenya Chirau Ali Makwere, Minister for transport. Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa as well as several other dignitaries and representatives from the road safety industry. This was indeed a great achievement and milestone for COD. Pictures from the event shall be published in the photo gallery.
Click here for the award citation & excerpts of the speech by Prince Michael of Kent.
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