A report by the Association of Kenyan Insurers (AKI) has disclosed that Toyota vehicles are most likely to be stolen in Kenya.
The report is based on data compiled by the Association from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
According to AKI, of all vehicles stolen in 2024, 54.91 per cent were Toyotas.
“Toyota remains the most frequently stolen brand, accounting for 54.91% of reported cases,” the report says.
Other targeted makes include Isuzu (12.88%), Mazda (7.06%), Nissan (5.83%) and Mitsubishi (3.99%).
The report said a total of 327 motor vehicles were stolen in 2024, marking a significant 28 per cent decline from the 419 reported in 2023.
“The reduction suggests improved security measures and increased vigilance among vehicle owners and law enforcement agencies," the report stated.
“Despite the decline in thefts, recovery rates remain a concern, with only 15.92 per cent of stolen vehicles successfully recovered.”
The report added that vehicles with registration numbers beginning with KDs were the most stolen at (50.15%), followed by KCs (35.17%), KBs (10.40%), and KAs (1.83%).
On vehicle body type, station wagons were the most stolen type of vehicle, representing 67.80 per cent of all thefts.
“Other commonly targeted body types include Lorries (11.46%), Saloons (6.81%) and Pick-ups (3.72%)," the report said.
White vehicles were the most stolen at (39.80%), followed by silver (16.72%) and black (15.38%).
The report further noted that most stolen vehicles had an insured value of less than Sh1 million at 32.52 per cent.
Those between Sh1 million and Sh2 million represented 26.07%, and those above Sh3 million represented 27.3%.
“The most expensive vehicle reported stolen was a Mitsubishi Lorry valued at Sh12.2 million.”
Theft of parts was the highest at 54.28 per cent, while stolen while parked vehicles amounted to 31.91%.
Hijackings accounted for 7.24%.
