Kenyan Innovator Develops Phone Alarm That Shouts “Huyu Ni Mwizi” Tracks Suspects and Records Video

A Kenyan innovator has developed a phone security system designed to help people respond to phone theft and emergencies involving personal safety.

The innovation was featured on Citizen TV’s Made in Kenya segment, where the developer demonstrated how the technology works. The system combines a mobile application with a small remote control that allows a phone owner to activate an alarm when their device is stolen.

During the demonstration, the innovator explained that pressing the remote triggers a loud alarm from the phone. The device then announces, “Huyu ni mwizi,” alerting people nearby that the phone has been stolen.

The alarm is intended to attract attention and make it harder for someone carrying the stolen phone to escape unnoticed. This could also help members of the public identify a theft incident as it happens.

According to the demonstration, the application has additional security features beyond the alarm. It can track the suspect’s location and record video after activation. These features are intended to provide information that could assist the phone owner and security agencies in following up on a theft incident.

The television report highlighted the extent of phone theft in Kenya, stating that three in every ten Kenyans have lost a phone to theft. The figure illustrates the scale of the problem and the need for practical ways to protect mobile devices.

The segment also featured a dramatised demonstration of a phone snatching incident. A woman was walking along a busy street when a man riding a motorcycle grabbed her phone and sped away. The scene illustrated how quickly phone theft can happen and how the alarm system is intended to respond.

Another feature displayed on the phone screen was a warning message stating, “This is a stolen phone. Police are following. Drop it now.” The alert is designed to inform anyone handling the device that its owner has activated the security system.

The innovator also presented the technology as having potential applications in addressing gender based violence. Its alert and recording features could help users seek assistance and preserve information during dangerous situations.

The development highlights the role of Kenyan innovators in creating technology that addresses everyday security challenges. By combining an alarm, location tracking and video recording, the system offers a locally developed approach to improving phone security.

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