Personal Safety · Guide

What to Do in a Carjacking: Police Advice for Kenyan Drivers

Police advice is to comply and not resist: what to do during a carjacking, what to do straight after and how to lower the risk.

Most safety plans fail on the night they are needed, because nobody practised them.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Comply; do not resist.
  • Safety before property.
  • Report at once to police.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
What to Do in a Carjacking: Police Advice for Kenyan Drivers
Quick answer

Police advice is to comply with the demands and not resist, argue or fight back, because attackers are likely to be armed and resistance raises the risk of violence. Your safety matters more than the vehicle. Afterwards, move to safety, call the police and your insurer, and use any tracker to help recovery.

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Key takeaways

  • Comply; do not resist.
  • Safety before property.
  • Report at once to police.
  • A tracker helps recovery.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Stay calm and complyHands visible, no sudden moves.
  2. 02
    Do not resist or argueResistance raises the danger.
  3. 03
    Remember detailsDescriptions, direction, number of people.
  4. 04
    Get to safety and call policeThen your insurer.
  5. 05
    Use the trackerGive the police the location.

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Citizen Digital: police crime hotspots and tips; Capital FM: DCI warning to drivers.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently asked questions

Should I fight to keep my car?

No. Police advise complying; vehicles can be replaced.

Can a tracker help?

Yes, a GPS tracker helps police recover a stolen vehicle.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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