by Maxwell Amunga on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 – 4:21 pm An image of government vehicles, with an insert of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. Photo Kenyans.co.ke The Nairobi City County Government, spearheaded by the Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a new Fleet Management System to track, monitor, and manage all its vehicles in real time across county departments. The system unveiled on June 16 combines software, hardware, and telematics technology to give authorized officers full visibility of every county vehicle at any given moment. This means that county officials can now log into the platform and instantly establish a vehicle’s exact location, the task it is performing, and whether it is operating within its designated area. “Nairobi City County is embracing smart technology to transform the management of its vehicle fleet, a move expected to improve service delivery, strengthen accountability, and reduce operational costs across County departments,” stated the county. The City Hall in Nairobi. Photo Nairobi County The county is currently overseeing the installation of the system at the Nairobi City County Central Garage, located in the Industrial Area, as part of a broader modernization drive. Meanwhile, only 360 vehicles have been successfully fitted with the technology, with another 62 vehicles and 10 motorcycles still awaiting installation. On the other hand, grounded vehicles are not yet included in those figures but will be incorporated into the system once they return to active operation. Beyond location tracking, the system monitors fuel consumption on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, giving fleet managers clear data to help cut costs and improve efficiency. It also generates automatic maintenance alerts, notifying both managers and drivers when a vehicle is due for servicing, repairs, tire replacement, or any routine upkeep as confirmed by Mechanical Engineer Joseph Kangethe, who is overseeing the installation. “The system allows us to track vehicles and equipment in real time. At any given moment, authorized officers can log into the platform and establish the exact location of a vehicle, the task it is undertaking, and whether it is operating within its designated area,” said Kangethe. Engineer Kangethe says this proactive approach is expected to reduce vehicle breakdowns, boost fleet reliability, and extend the lifespan of public assets significantly. Once fully implemented, the system is expected to deliver faster vehicle deployment, smarter resource planning, and greater accountability in the management of Nairobi’s public fleet. The FMS system is used in nearly every country worldwide to optimize logistics, reduce fuel costs, and improve road safety. While global enterprises operate in over 70 countries, adoption is heavily concentrated in regions with robust transportation and logistics sectors, such as the European Union, and first-world nations such as Japan, the U.S., and China, with Kenya set to join these bigwigs. An image showing a fleet of Nairobi City County Cars lined up in front of the City Hall entrance. Photo Johnson Sakaja Latest News IG Kanja Issues New Orders Amid Surge in Politically-Linked Goons Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 6:11 pm Kangemi, Dagoretti Residents Petition MPs to Block Proposed House Demolition Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 5:34 pm Sakaja Rolls Out New System for All County Vehicles Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 4:21 pm Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death of Seven Bodies Found in Suspected Mwingi Mass Grave Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 3:52 pm KURA to Upgrade 31 Roads After Multi-Billion Funding Deal Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 3:38 pm Court Freezes Nairobi Official’s Bank Account, Properties & Cars After EACC Raid Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 3:26 pm Landowners Could Lose Property Even After Demanding Rent, Court Rules Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 3:14 pm Kenya Railways Explains How Passengers Can Book Coaches With New SGR Seats Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 1:48 pm KMTC Set to Roll Out New System Targeting All Campuses Tue, 16 Jun 2026 – 1:40