How It works
Fuel theft is a major problem in Kenya and hence the reason why investing in a fuel tracking system is a good idea. Just to give you the context, in 2025 the BusinessDaily Newspaper (owned by the Nation Media Group) reported that Kenya Power (the country’s power company) fired over 20 employees over fraud emanating from fuel siphoning.
Just a year earlier, the official Directorate of Criminal Investigations website www.dci.go.ke carried the story of three men who were arrested for allegedly siphoning fuel from Kenya Railway train wagons.
The truth is, whatever cases make it to the mainstream media are just but a small percentage of what actually happens on the ground. In reality, companies lose millions of shillings every year to fuel theft without even knowing it and without any arrest being made.
The Fuel Tracking System Approach
With the Cedoo Auto Solutions fuel tracking system, you get to account for every drop of fuel. The system is expertly added to your fuel tank and then merged to your phone via mobile app (or browser link) enabling you to understand how your vehicles consume fuel and also flagging any suspicious drops in fuel levels.
How Vehicle Fuel Tracking GPS Systems Work
It is worth clarifying that for fuel level trackers to work, the fuel tank needs to be of regular shape. That is, it needs to be either cylindrical or cubed. Irregularly shaped fuel tanks such as the ones found in most personal use vehicles like say the Prado or Probox may not be suited for fuel tracking due to widespread inaccuracies.
The idea behind fuel tracking is simple. Our technicians insert a fuel sensor in the fuel tank. The sensor can either be wired to a tracker within the car or connected via Bluetooth. Once a communication is established between the fuel tank and the tracker, one can then start monitoring fuel consumption remotely via their phone or computer.
The Science Behind It
Fuel level trackers use capacity (capacitive) detection technology. The science behind these gadgets is that they measure the height of the liquid in the fuel tank and convert that data into an electric signal. This explains why the tank needs to be of regular shape for accurate tracking.
Once the electric signal is generated, it is then relayed to a tracker which is separately installed in a different corner of the vehicle (typically hidden) which then connects to your phone or computer.
Key Features
Fuel Refill Detection
Once your commercial vehicle goes to the petrol station for refuelling you will be able to tell that it has actually been refuelled and up to what capacity even without being physically present at the filling station.
Fuel Level Drop Alerts
In case there is a significant leakage in the tank or someone siphons fuel from the tank, the system will automatically detect this anomaly and alert you in good time. This way, you will be sure to account for every drop of fuel and minimise running costs.
Engine ON/OFF Alerts
As an extra layer of safety, our fuel tracking system in Kenya comes with engine on/off alerts which alert you whenever the engine is turned on or off.
Route Playback
Our built-in route playback feature enables you to watch which routes your vehicle has covered over the last 180 days – an important feature in case you are tied up and need to unearth some historical data later.
Engine Immobilizer
Our technicians install a special fuel cut-off relay that enables you to stop the car remotely when it is absolutely necessary. Got a rogue driver? Simply immobilize the car through the app and call in a rescue team!
Multi-Vehicle Management
Our system enables you to track multiple vehicles from one app. You don’t need to create multiple logins as all cars can be added under one account enabling you to track them all in one place. How cool is that?
Fuel Tracker Pricing in Kenya
The total cost of getting a fuel tracking system installed in your car in Kenya is Ksh40,000. Here is a break-down of the cost estimates of having a fuel tracker system installed in Kenya.
Note that prices may vary based on factors such as location of the vehicle, location of the tank, general complexity of the task, and above all economic factors such as inflation and foreign exchange rates.
The estimates below were accurate as at 2026:
| Item | Cost |
| Tracking Gadget | Ksh17,000 |
| Logistics | Ksh4,000 |
| Installation | Ksh10,000 |
| Software Fees | Ksh8,000 |
| IoT SIM Card | Ksh1,000 |
| Total | Ksh40,000 |
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Conclusion
Overall, when you balance the pros and cons, the odds are largely in favour of having a fuel tracker system installed. Even from a cost benefit point of view, these systems are guaranteed to repay their value within a few months of use. Seeing as businesses are losing millions of shillings every year due to fuel siphoning, these gadgets are a must-have!