The Kenya Tracking as a Service market is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing demand for fleet management solutions and the need for improved security measures. The market is witnessing significant growth due to rising adoption of advanced technologies like GPS tracking, telematics, and IoT devices to enhance operational efficiency, optimize routes, and ensure driver […]
A worn, torn, or sagging car interior is one of those problems that’s easy to ignore until it isn’t — a small split in a seat seam, a stained headliner, or a cracking dashboard tends to get worse, not better, and quietly drags down what your vehicle is actually worth. Here’s what car upholstery repair […]
If you own or manage a public service vehicle (PSV) or a commercial vehicle over 3,048 kg in Kenya, fitting a speed governor isn’t optional — it’s the law. This guide covers exactly what the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) requires, what it costs, how installation and certification actually work, and what happens if […]
Kenya’s vehicle fleet is overwhelmingly made up of Japanese imports — Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Isuzu — alongside a growing number of European and hybrid models, and nearly all of them are now, in effect, rolling computers. Guessing at a fault by ear or by swapping parts one at a time wastes both time […]
A flat battery is one of the most common reasons a car fails to start in Kenya, and it’s almost always preventable with a genuine battery and a proper fitting. This guide covers what’s actually available in the Kenyan market, realistic pricing, and how to tell when your battery — not something else — is […]
Vehicle theft and break-ins are a persistent concern in Kenyan cities, and a properly installed car alarm remains one of the most cost-effective first layers of defense — cheaper than a GPS tracker, faster to notice a break-in attempt in progress, and something insurers increasingly recognize with premium discounts. This guide covers what modern alarm […]
CCTV has gone from a luxury to a near-default expectation for homes, shops, offices, and compound security across Kenya. But installing cameras isn’t purely a technical decision — since 2019, it’s also a legal one. This guide covers what a CCTV system actually involves, realistic Nairobi-area pricing, and the Data Protection Act rules that catch […]
Road transport carries the overwhelming majority of Kenya’s internal freight and passenger traffic, and fuel is consistently the single largest recurring cost for any fleet operator — whether that’s a matatu SACCO, a delivery business, or a haulage company running trucks on the Mombasa Highway. Fleet management technology exists to make that cost, and everything […]
Vehicle theft and carjacking remain serious, organised problems in Kenyan cities — Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has repeatedly reported organised gangs specialising in vehicle theft, particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kisumu. GPS tracking has become one of the most effective and widely adopted responses, for personal vehicles, matatus and boda bodas, and full […]
Car window tinting is one of the most requested — and most misunderstood — vehicle upgrades in Kenya. Enforcement has historically been inconsistent, driven by periodic police directives rather than a single, clearly gazetted rule, which has left many car owners unsure what’s actually legal. Here’s a straight explanation of the legal landscape, what VLT […]