- Traders lose 450,000+ Shillings monthly from delivery riders disappearing with cash and goods
- Ficos Rider Commander provides real-time GPS tracking that works even during power cuts
- Photo proof of delivery prevents ‘enkuudi’ (cash theft) and rider ghosting
The ‘Off-Phone’ Problem: Why Your Boda Riders Keep Disappearing
Manual Tracking vs Ficos: The Theft Prevention Difference
| Feature | Manual/Glovo | Ficos Rider Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time GPS Tracking | No tracking or expensive fees | Free native tracking |
| Offline Capability | Stops working during power cuts | Works offline, syncs later |
| Cash-on-Delivery Security | Riders pocket cash (enkuudi) | Photo proof and status updates |
| Monthly Cost | 150,000+ Shillings in theft + 30% fees | Prevents theft, no extra fees |
- 3 thefts per month × 150,000 Shillings = 450,000 Shillings lost
- 30% platform fees on 500,000 Shillings sales = 150,000 Shillings extra
- Total monthly loss: 600,000+ Shillings
- Ficos cost: 0 extra fees + 0 theft
The Setup: How to Stop Rider Theft in 3 Steps
- Assign drivers from your Dashboard – Go to Online Orders or use bulk assign. Pick your trusted riders or find new ones through the system.
- Monitor deliveries in real-time – Watch the Delivering tab. See where your packages are at all times. No more guessing games.
- Drivers provide photo proof automatically – When they mark delivery complete, they must take a photo. This stops enkuudi and ghosting.
Pro Tip: Offline-First Delivery Tracking
- Power outages affect 128,000+ customers regularly
- Internet connectivity drops during storms and load shedding
- Riders know when systems are down and take advantage
- Ficos works through all these challenges
The Real Cost of Trusting Riders Blindly
Take Control of Your Deliveries Today
Got Questions?
Does Ficos work during power outages?
Yes, Ficos is offline-first. It continues tracking deliveries even when power or internet is down, then syncs data automatically when connectivity returns.
How much does delivery tracking cost?
Ficos Rider Commander is included with no extra fees, unlike platforms that charge 30% commissions on your sales.
What our clients say
I used to lose stock every week. Now I track every single item from my phone.
Nayebare Jenuario
★★★★★Business has never been easier. No hardware costs, just my phone. I stopped replying to DMs, I just send the link and the sales come in!
Fort High
★★★★★Excellent app. Very useful for managing my boda riders and tracking cash.
Christian TABARO
★★★★★How It Works
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