Kenyan innovator develops anti-theft technology to combat phone snatching
November 10, 2026 5:59 PM
In Kenya, three out of every 10 people have lost a phone to theft, with about 10 phones stolen every 20 minutes in Nairobi alone.
The growing problem has inspired local innovator Eliud Ngilisho to develop technology that raises an alarm whenever a phone is snatched.
In our Made in Kenya segment, Edward Chweya tells us more about this innovation.
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