Nairobi hosted a groundbreaking event aimed at tackling two of Africa’s pressing issues: road safety challenges and improving the quality of vehicles across the continent. CITA, the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee, is a global association of authorities and authorized companies active in the field of vehicle compliance. The CITA AFRICA Conference 2024, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), gathered regional and international experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to find actionable solutions to improve the African vehicle fleet. The theme of the conference was "Working together to improve the African vehicle fleet”.
With road traffic deaths in Africa rising at an alarming rate—four times higher than Europe—alongside rising vehicle emissions, the conference came at a crucial time. UNEP is promoting the transition to no and low emissions mobility in Africa and the Global South, to improve air quality and mitigate climate change. CITA plays a crucial role in this endeavour by promoting comprehensive vehicle inspection systems that ensure compliance with road safety standards and environmental regulations. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to cleaner, safer vehicles in Africa.
