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East Africa's roads are unique. From the congested streets of Nairobi to the remote highways of rural Uganda, vehicles face challenges that generic trackers simply were not designed for. That is exactly why Trackalways Africa built the Nova. It is our own branded GPS tracker, engineered from the ground up with the East African market in mind. Not imported as an afterthought. Designed with purpose.
The Trackalways Nova combines reliable real-time tracking, smart offline capabilities and powerful anti-theft tools into one compact, hardwired device. Whether you run a single car or a growing fleet, the Nova gives you the visibility and control you need. It connects directly to the Venus Platform, our proprietary fleet management dashboard, putting live data at your fingertips around the clock.
Key Features of the Trackalways Nova
The Nova packs serious capability into a small form factor. Here is what makes it stand out:
- Real-time tracking with 10-second location updates for precise, near-live vehicle visibility
- Wide voltage range: 9V to 90V, making it compatible with motorcycles, personal cars and heavy commercial vehicles
- 1,500-point offline memory that retains location data even when there is no mobile network coverage
- Vibration and ignition-on alerts that trigger instant notifications for unauthorized movement
- Remote fuel or electricity cut-off via relay for fast, effective theft prevention
Offline memory is not a luxury in East Africa. It is a necessity. Fleets operating across rural Kenya, whether delivering goods through Turkana County or transporting passengers along the Uganda border, frequently pass through areas where 2G network coverage drops entirely. A tracker that goes silent in those zones is a liability. The Nova stores up to 1,500 location points internally and syncs them automatically the moment connectivity is restored. You never lose the journey trail.
For fleet managers overseeing drivers in Uganda's upcountry regions or Kenya's Rift Valley corridor, this means complete trip reconstruction after the fact. You can verify routes taken, identify stops made and confirm delivery timelines even when the vehicle was off-grid for hours. That level of accountability transforms how businesses manage remote operations.
Remote Fuel Cut-Off: A Powerful Anti-Theft Tool
The remote fuel cut-off feature on the Trackalways Nova works through a relay wired into the vehicle's fuel or ignition circuit. When you trigger a cut-off command through the Venus Platform or via SMS, the relay interrupts the circuit. The vehicle loses power to the fuel pump or ignition system and comes to a controlled stop. It is fast, it is clean and it does not require anyone to physically intercept the vehicle.
Consider this scenario. A car hire company in Nairobi receives an alert at 2am that one of its vehicles has left the designated zone without authorization. The duty manager logs into the platform, confirms the unauthorized movement, and triggers the remote cut-off. The vehicle slows and stops safely. Security teams are dispatched to the GPS-confirmed location. The vehicle is recovered before it crosses a county border. This plays out regularly for our clients and remote immobilization is often the difference between recovery and total loss.
Vehicle finance institutions and microfinance lenders in Kenya have made the remote cut-off feature one of their top requirements when financing vehicles to borrowers. When a borrower defaults on payments, the lender can remotely disable the vehicle, creating immediate leverage for recovery without costly repossession logistics. It is a smart risk management tool that protects asset portfolios. Our fleet management solutions are already deployed across several asset finance operations in Nairobi and Mombasa for exactly this reason.
Who Is the Nova Built For
The Nova was designed to serve a wide range of vehicle owners and operators across East Africa. It fits naturally into these use cases:
- Personal car owners in Nairobi who want reliable, affordable tracking and theft protection
- Motorcycle and scooter fleet operators managing delivery or logistics bikes across urban routes
- Boda boda sacco managers who need to monitor rider locations, movement history and compliance
- Car hire and leasing companies protecting high-value assets and enforcing zone restrictions
- Microfinance and vehicle finance institutions securing loan collateral and managing repayment risk
Trackalways Africa deploys the Nova across Kenya and Uganda through a network of certified installation technicians. Whether you are based in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kampala or Entebbe, we have local teams ready to get your devices installed, activated and streaming data to the Venus Platform. We do not just sell hardware. We provide end-to-end onboarding, platform training and ongoing technical support. Contact our team to discuss deployment options tailored to your vehicle type and fleet size.
Installing the Trackalways Nova
Installation is straightforward. The Nova is a hardwired device, meaning it connects directly to your vehicle's power supply for a permanent, tamper-resistant fit. Our certified technicians handle the full installation process, including relay wiring for the remote cut-off function. Most installations are completed within 30 to 60 minutes depending on the vehicle type. We cover personal cars, motorcycles, matatus, trucks and everything in between. The wide voltage range of 9V to 90V means the same device works across your entire mixed fleet without needing separate product variants.
Getting started is simple. Reach out to Trackalways Africa via our website at trackalwaysafrica.com or call us on +254 116 257285. Our team will assess your needs, recommend the right number of units and schedule installation at a time that works for you. Once installed, your vehicles go live on the Venus Platform immediately. You will be tracking in real-time within the hour. If you want to explore our broader range of tracking hardware before deciding, browse our basic trackers lineup for a full comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trackalways Nova GPS tracker?
The Trackalways Nova is a compact 2G GPS tracker developed and branded by Trackalways Africa. It offers real-time location updates every 10 seconds, offline data storage, vibration alerts and remote fuel cut-off capability. It is designed specifically for vehicles operating across East African road and network conditions.
How does the remote fuel cut-off work on the Nova?
The Nova connects to a relay wired into your vehicle's fuel pump or ignition circuit. When you send a cut-off command through the Venus Platform or via SMS, the relay interrupts the circuit and the vehicle loses engine power. You can restore power remotely at any time using the same platform.
Does the Nova work in areas without mobile network in Kenya?
Yes. The Nova has a built-in offline memory that stores up to 1,500 location points when there is no network coverage. As soon as the vehicle re-enters a coverage zone, all stored points are automatically synced to the platform. No data is lost during off-grid journeys.
Can I track my car and motorcycle with the same platform?
Absolutely. The Nova supports a voltage range of 9V to 90V, which covers both motorcycles and cars. All devices feed into the same Venus Platform dashboard, so you manage your entire fleet, regardless of vehicle type, from one unified interface.
How do I get the Trackalways Nova installed in Nairobi?
Call us on +254 116 257285 or visit trackalwaysafrica.com/contact to book an installation appointment. Our Nairobi-based technicians will handle the full installation and platform setup for you. Most installations are completed within the same day.