Importing a vehicle into Kenya remains one of the most popular ways for individuals, businesses, ride-share operators, and fleet managers to acquire reliable, cost-effective cars—especially in a market where new-vehicle prices often exceed KSh 5–10 million for popular SUVs and saloons. In 2026, the process is tightly regulated by three core authorities: the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for customs valuation and taxation, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) for pre-shipment conformity and age/roadworthiness compliance, and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for final registration and road-use approval. The landscape shifted significantly at the start of 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, KEBS enforced a stricter interpretation of the long-standing eight-year age limit under KS 1515:2000 (Code of Practice for Inspection of Road Vehicles) and Legal Notice No. 78 of 2020. Only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles whose year of first registration is January 1, 2019, or late...
🛑 The Unseen Hand of Safety: A Technical Breakdown of Modern Vehicle Braking Systems Modern automotive engineering is a relentless pursuit of speed, efficiency, and—most importantly—safety. The days of simple mechanical brakes are long past. Today's vehicles rely on an invisible choreography of sensors, algorithms, and hydraulic valves to ensure stability and maximum deceleration in milliseconds. This article serves as an extensive technical breakdown of the systems that define modern braking performance, from the foundational Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) to the energy-recovering mechanics of Regenerative Braking in the age of electrification. 1. The Hydraulic Foundation: From Drums to Discs The journey of modern braking starts with the hydraulic system , which leverages Pascal's Principle to multiply driver force. 1 When you press the pedal, fluid pressure is transmitted from the master cylinder through brake lines to the...