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...
As we close the year, it’s clear that 2025 will be remembered as the year the electric vehicle transition moved from an ambitious possibility to an unstoppable global certainty . This was the year of the EV breakthrough , marked by significant advances in technology, affordability, and infrastructure. The global automotive industry reached a crucial tipping point, proving that the technical hurdles of range, charging time, and cost are rapidly dissolving. Here is our "Christmas Present"—a look back at the biggest milestones of 2025 that secured the EV's dominance. I. 💰 The Affordability Tipping Point: EV Price Parity Achieved For years, the high cost of the battery kept the EV out of reach for the mass market. 2025 saw this barrier crumble, creating a surge of new buyers, especially in Asia and Europe. Mass Market Arrival: Global EV sales are set to exceed 20 million units , accounting for over one in four new vehicles sold worldwide. The Sub-$25K Vehicle: The ma...