NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 — Asset financing firm Mogo has unveiled a new digital platform, SAKA, designed to help curb the rising cases of motorbike, tuk-tuk, and vehicle thefts across the country.
Accessible via Mogo’s official website, SAKA enables users to report stolen vehicles, search for missing assets, and track theft reports in real time. The platform is aimed at supporting both law enforcement and private citizens in recovery efforts.
“This is not only a game changer but a testament to our care for our clients,” said Branton Mutea, Mogo’s Deputy Country Manager. “The boda boda and matatu sectors employ up to three million Kenyans, and theft continues to be a major challenge undermining their livelihoods.”
Mutea noted that Kenya loses about Sh3 billion annually to vehicle and motorbike theft, highlighting the need for tech-driven interventions to improve asset security.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Musyoki Mutungi praised the platform as a “transformative tool” for law enforcement.
“This signals a new chapter in how the police will tackle motor vehicle theft,” Mutungi said. “We’ve been constrained by fragmented data and outdated methods — SAKA brings centralized, real-time intelligence into the fight.”
Theft Rates Drop, But Recovery Still Low
Data from the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) shows that 327 vehicles were reported stolen in 2024, a 28% drop from 419 cases in 2023. Despite this decline, recovery rates remain low, with only 15.92% of stolen vehicles successfully traced.
With SAKA, Mogo hopes to close that gap by offering a publicly accessible database of reported thefts — a resource that can be used by police officers, insurers, and affected owners to accelerate investigations and improve recovery rates.
The platform is part of Mogo’s broader strategy to support Kenya’s informal transport sector and protect financed assets, especially in high-risk regions where theft has derailed productivity and access to credit.
As Kenya continues its digital transformation, platforms like SAKA signal the growing role of private-public tech partnerships in addressing long-standing security challenges.
