Car Chargers and Phone Holders for Kenyan Drivers

Phones have replaced GPS devices, radios and notebooks in many cars. Boda boda riders, Uber drivers and delivery staff rely on them all day. Good charging and mounting equipment makes that safer and more practical.

Car chargers: what to look for

Old USB car chargers provide very little power. A modern fast car charger can charge a phone quickly while you navigate.

Look for:

• USB-C PD: best for modern phones.
• Wattage: 20W or above for phones, and more for laptops or multiple devices.
• Port count: useful with passengers.

Our range includes Oraimo's 2-in-1, 48W and 69W chargers, UGREEN's 60W retractable and CD213 models, and Xiaomi's 67W car charger. Oraimo also has compact charger heads.

Some cars have weak or switched sockets, which can affect charging, particularly with older vehicles. A cheap charger can also cause interference with the radio.

Cables and retractable designs

A retractable cable reduces clutter. Keep cables away from the steering wheel and gear lever, and make sure they do not get caught.

Phone holders

Mounting a phone correctly keeps your hands free and your eyes up. Options include:

• Dashboard or windshield mounts such as the Oraimo Hydra series.
• Vent mounts which are simple, but can be weak with heavy phones.
• Magnetic mounts such as the Baseus C02 holder.

Heat from a sunny windscreen can damage a phone. Do not leave it mounted when parked in the sun. Remember that using a handheld phone while driving is dangerous and an offence under Kenyan traffic rules.

FM modulators

Older cars without Bluetooth can get wireless audio through an FM modulator, such as the Oraimo Car FM Modulator. It broadcasts your phone's audio on an FM frequency that you tune your radio to. Quality can vary, especially in areas with busy FM stations.

Dash cams

If you record on the road, use a High Endurance memory card. Our memory card guide explains why.

Portable backup

A power bank can keep things running when you are away from the car, while our charger guide covers charging standards.

Safety first

Set up navigation before moving. Use voice commands whenever possible. Pull over to make calls or type. No delivery or message is more important than getting home safely.