Electric vehicles are no longer just a futuristic idea in Kenya. Over the last few years, they have slowly shifted from exhibition talk at events like AUTOEXPO Kenya to real vehicles on Nairobi roads, ride-hailing fleets, and dealership showrooms. But despite the growing visibility, the question still remains very grounded: are electric cars actually practical…
Nairobi has once again become the centre of East Africa’s automotive industry as AUTOEXPO Kenya 2026 officially opens its doors today, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, transport operators, and automotive technology companies from across the globe. The three-day exhibition, running from June 3 to June 5 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), is widely…
Kenya is set to officially end the use of physical motor vehicle logbooks after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced the rollout of a new electronic logbook system beginning June 10, 2026. The transition marks one of the most significant digital reforms in the countryโs transport sector, with the government moving all vehicle…
Dealers of used cars in Kenya have gone to court against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over a new formula to calculate the taxes that they say will greatly increase the price of the vehicles and kill their businesses. The Car Importers Association of Kenya (CIAK) has moved to the High Court in Mombasa to…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stated that the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) guidelines for used motor vehicles imported into Kenya will be revised on July 1, 2025. The new valuation process could have major effects on the used car market in Kenya, changing things for importers and consumers. The new CRSP wants to…
The automobiles market in Kenya has for decades been characterized by Toyota, which is regarded as one of the most reliable, cheap and easy to maintain brands. But recent events indicate that Kenyan buyers are now turning to Mazda, a development that has sparked some uncertainty on the new shifts in the Kenyan car market….
The EV market is growing internationally and now Kenya is also stepping into this market, which is becoming more environmentally friendly in the automotive sector. In recent years several drivers have come into play and have spurred the interest in EVs in Kenya including; concern over the environment, government support, improved infrastructure and the participation…
