{"id":12085,"date":"2026-07-31T20:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.kcau.ac.ke\/CRSASR\/?page_id=12085"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:50:02","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.kcau.ac.ke\/CRSASR\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Centre \u2014 CRSASR"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12085\" class=\"elementor elementor-12085\">\n\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04eb480 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-middle CRSASR elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-type-header-none pxl-section-offset-none pxl-row-scroll-none\" data-id=\"04eb480\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\n        <div class=\"pxl-section-bg-parallax\" 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WhoWeAre-content\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Who We Are<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sec-title\">A Multi-Disciplinary <span class=\"grad\">Knowledge Hub<\/span><\/h2>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"roadline\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:22px\">The Centre for Road Safety and Accident Surveillance Research (CRSASR) is KCA University's multi-disciplinary knowledge hub for advancing road safety through research, innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px\">We bring together researchers, policymakers, industry and communities to generate knowledge and practical solutions that improve road safety and promote sustainable urban mobility in Kenya and the broader East African region \u2014 bridging the gap between data and decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"split-media rv WhoWeAre-media\">\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.kcau.ac.ke\/CRSASR\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KCAU-Main-Campus.jpg\" alt=\"CRSASR \/ KCA University Main Campus\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" style=\"border-radius:18px;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"> \n<!--<div class=\"ph\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Place photo: CRSASR \/ KCA University Main Campus<br\/><small>(commissioning-day photograph recommended \u2014 suggested 800\u00d7600)<\/small><\/div>-->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Director's Message pattern, adapted from benchmark structure -->\n<section class=\"Commissioning_Message\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"Commissioning_Message-container\">\n<div class=\"lead-card rv\">\n<div class=\"lead-card-text\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"margin-bottom:8px\">Commissioning Message<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-name\">Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki<\/div>\n<div class=\"lead-role\">Vice Chancellor &amp; CEO, KCA University<\/div>\n<p>Speaking during the Centre's launch, Prof. Wakindiki noted that while road safety has long been discussed nationally, no university had previously established a dedicated research centre to generate scientific evidence and practical solutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\u201cWe have been talking about road safety for the longest time through various sectors of the country, but no university has domesticated it in the form of a research centre. This is what we will do here at KCA University.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-navy\" href=\"about.html#journey\">Read the commissioning story <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lead-card-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.kcau.ac.ke\/CRSASR\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KCAU-VC-CEO.jpg\" alt=\"Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki, Vice Chancellor and CEO, KCA University\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"> \n<!--<div class=\"ph\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-user-tie\"><\/i>Place photo: Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki<br><small>(suggested 600\u00d7750, portrait)<\/small>-->\n<!--<\/div>-->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Vision \/ Mission \/ Governance row -->\n<section class=\"mvs focus\" id=\"vision-mission\">\n<div class=\"mvs-container\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-3\">\n<div class=\"icard rv\"><div class=\"ii\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-eye\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Our Vision<\/h3><p>To become Africa's leading centre of excellence in road safety research, accident surveillance and intelligent transportation systems.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"icard rv\"><div class=\"ii\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-bullseye\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Our Mission<\/h3><p>To generate high-quality evidence, develop innovative technologies and foster strategic partnerships that improve road safety and contribute to sustainable mobility.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"icard rv soon\" id=\"governance\"><div class=\"ii\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-sitemap\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Governance &amp; Leadership<\/h3><p>The Centre's governance structure, advisory board and leadership team will be published here as the implementation committee's work concludes.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- Objectives -->\n<section class=\"Objectives\" style=\"padding-bottom:20px\">\n<div class=\"Objectives-container cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"rv Objectives-heading\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Objectives<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sec-title\">What We Set Out <span class=\"grad\">To Do<\/span><\/h2>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"roadline\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"obj-list rv Objectives-list\">\n<li><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Conduct high-impact research on accident patterns and risk factors<\/li>\n<li><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Establish a comprehensive, authoritative national road accident database<\/li>\n<li><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Leverage technology in monitoring and improving road safety<\/li>\n<li><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Promote community-based road safety initiatives<\/li>\n<li><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Provide technical assistance and policy recommendations to government bodies<\/li>\n<li><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-circle-check\"><\/i>Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and international partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Capability split -->\n<section class=\"Capability\">\n<div class=\"Capability-container\">\n<div class=\"split\">\n<div class=\"split-media rv Capability-image\">\n<!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.kcau.ac.ke\/CRSASR\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FILENAME.jpg\" alt=\"Researchers reviewing crash data\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" style=\"border-radius:18px;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"> -->\n<div class=\"ph\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-database\"><\/i>Place photo: researchers reviewing crash data<br><small>(suggested 800\u00d7600)<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"rv Capability-content\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Our Capability<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sec-title\">Built on Benchmarked <span class=\"grad\">Best Practice<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ahead of establishment, KCA University benchmarked with APHRC, RCMRD and KUTRRH to adopt best practices in governance, sustainability, partnerships, commercialisation, mentorship and multidisciplinary research \u2014 directly shaping how CRSASR operates today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Achievements \/ Annual Reports \/ Connect \u2014 honest coming-soon row -->\n<section class=\"Achievements\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"Achievements-container\">\n<div class=\"util-grid\">\n<div class=\"ucard rv soon\"><div><h3>Achievements<\/h3><p>A record of milestones and recognitions will be published here as the Centre's first research cycle concludes.<\/p><\/div><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-trophy big\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"ucard rv soon\"><div><h3>Annual Reports<\/h3><p>CRSASR's first Annual Report is planned following completion of its inaugural research year.<\/p><\/div><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-book-open big\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"ucard rv\"><div><h3>Connect With Us<\/h3><p>Reach out to keep up to date with the latest CRSASR news, research and opportunities to participate.<\/p><a class=\"btn btn-outline-navy\" href=\"https:\/\/research.kcau.ac.ke\/CRSASR\/contact-us\/\" style=\"margin-top:12px;padding:9px 18px;font-size:.82rem\">Contact us<\/a><\/div><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-phone big\"><\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Journey timeline -->\n<section class=\"Milestones focus\" id=\"journey\">\n<div class=\"Milestones-container\">\n<div class=\"center rv\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Milestones<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sec-title\">Our <span class=\"grad\">Journey<\/span><\/h2>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"roadline\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl\">\n<div class=\"tl-item rv\"><div class=\"tl-card\"><span class=\"tl-date\">March 2025<\/span><h3>Benchmarking with APHRC, RCMRD &amp; 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