Behind every kilometre
is a person, an ambition
and an opportunity.

David Kinjah

Kikuyu, Kiambu County

"We are not waiting for someone to come and teach us. We are becoming the teachers."

Founder of Safari Simbaz. Growing up riding old BMX bikes and fixing whatever he could get his hands on, Kinjah started riding seriously in 1994 and was racing internationally within a year. He went on to race for Kenya at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and All-Africa Games, and compete in major events including the Cape Epic and Crocodile Trophy.

Kinjah started the Safari Simbaz project in 1998, building two camps where kids learn to ride, fix bikes and pick up skills for life. He brought Chris Froome into the Simbaz at twelve, and their training years shaped Froome's early career — they still stay in touch, and Froome became an ambassador for Safari Simbaz in 2023. Kinjah's work has helped hundreds of young people find their path on and off the bike. Today, based near Mount Kenya, he continues to run camps, train riders and grow the Safari Simbaz vision.

Amina

"If someone falls, I want to be the person who knows exactly what to do."

A rider and aspiring first responder, Amina joined Safari Simbaz through a school cycling programme. She's now part of the first-aid training cohort.

Amina saw a teammate fall on a training ride and realised no one around knew what to do. She decided that had to change. She's working toward a recognised first-aid qualification she can use both on the road and in her community.