A report from the Association of Kenyan Insurers (AKI) indicates that Toyota vehicles are the most stolen in Kenya, accounting for 54.91% of thefts in 2024. Overall vehicle thefts decreased by 28% compared to 2023, yet recovery rates remain low at 15.92%. Station wagons are the most stolen body type, and white vehicles top the list of colors. The report emphasizes the importance of ongoing security enhancements.
A report by the Association of Kenyan Insurers (AKI) has identified Toyota vehicles as the most frequently stolen in Kenya. This data, compiled from January 1 to December 31, 2024, reveals that 54.91 percent of all stolen vehicles during this period were Toyotas. The report indicates that Toyota remains dominant among stolen brands, contributing to a significant share of vehicle thefts.
In addition to Toyota, other makes also targeted by thieves include Isuzu at 12.88 percent, Mazda at 7.06 percent, Nissan at 5.83 percent, and Mitsubishi at 3.99 percent. This reflects a broader trend of vehicle theft in the region. Moreover, a total of 327 motor vehicles were reported stolen in 2024, which represents a substantial 28 percent reduction from 419 thefts documented in 2023.
The decline in theft incidents suggests progress in security measures and heightened vigilance among vehicle owners and law enforcement agencies. However, the report highlights recovery rates as a significant issue, with only 15.92 percent of stolen vehicles being successfully recovered.
Of the stolen vehicles, those registered with the prefix ‘KD’ were most prominent at 50.15 percent, followed by ‘KC’ at 35.17 percent, ‘KB’ at 10.40 percent, and ‘KA’ at 1.83 percent. Furthermore, the body type most frequently stolen was the station wagon, accounting for 67.80 percent of all thefts. Other body types included lorries (11.46%), saloons (6.81%), and pick-ups (3.72%).
According to the report, white vehicles were the most stolen color at 39.80 percent, followed by silver at 16.72 percent and black at 15.38 percent. A significant finding was that a large portion of the stolen vehicles had an insured value of less than Sh1 million (32.52 percent), while those valued between Sh1 million and Sh2 million comprised 26.07 percent, and those above Sh3 million constituted 27.3 percent.
The most expensive vehicle reported stolen was a Mitsubishi Lorry valued at a staggering Sh12.2 million. The report also categorizes theft of parts as the highest incidence at 54.28 percent, while vehicles stolen from parking spots constituted 31.91 percent, and hijackings accounted for 7.24 percent.
The Association of Kenyan Insurers’ report highlights that Toyota vehicles are the most stolen in Kenya, comprising over half of all thefts in 2024. While the overall vehicle theft rate has declined significantly, recovery rates remain a critical issue. The data underscores trends in vehicle registration, body types, colors, and the economic value of stolen vehicles, pointing to the need for continued vigilance and improved security measures.
Original Source: www.the-star.co.ke
