NAIROBI, Kenya– Hope has been rekindled for Kenya’s motorbike, tuk-tuk, and car owners after asset financier Mogo rolled out its digital solution aimed at tackling rampant vehicle theft.
The newly unveiled platform, named SAKA will enable users to report stolen motorcycles and vehicles, as well as search an up-to-date database of already reported thefts.
Mogo says the initiative is part of its broader commitment to protecting financed assets and boosting recovery rates by enhancing collaboration between the public and law enforcement agencies.
“This is a lifeline for millions,” said Branton Mutea, Mogo’s Deputy Country Manager.
“The boda boda and matatu sectors provide livelihoods for over three million Kenyans, yet theft remains a major threat to their daily hustle.”
Mutea described SAKA as a game-changing innovation, highlighting that Kenya loses close to KSh3 billion annually to vehicle-related theft, stressing the importance of adopting technology-led interventions.
Assistant Inspector General of Police, Musyoki Mutungi, welcomed the move, hailing the platform as a “revolutionary breakthrough” in curbing cross-border and local vehicle crime.
“For years, the fight against motor theft has been hampered by scattered reports and slow response systems,” said Mutungi.
“This centralized platform opens a new front in our crime-fighting strategy.”
According to data from the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI), 327 vehicles were reported stolen in 2024 a 28% drop from 419 cases in 2023.
However, recovery rates remain alarmingly low, with only 15.92% of stolen vehicles traced and returned to their owners.
For the boda boda sector, the number is even higher.
Between January 2022 and January 2024, different boda boda financiers reported 22,826 cases of stolen motorcycles.
With SAKA, Mogo aims to bridge this recovery gap by providing real-time, transparent, and easy-to-access tools for vehicle owners and security agencies alike.
