A few years ago, hybrid vehicles were viewed with a fair amount of suspicion in Kenya. Many buyers associated them with expensive batteries, complicated technology, and uncertain maintenance costs. Mechanics were still learning how to service them, spare parts were not always readily available, and few people were willing to take what seemed like a…
For many car buyers in Kenya, the purchase price is usually the biggest consideration. A buyer compares vehicle prices, calculates financing options, checks fuel consumption, and perhaps even estimates maintenance costs. Yet one expense often catches motorists by surprise after they have already bought the vehicle: insurance. Insurance is a legal requirement for all vehicles…
Buying a used car in Kenya can either be one of the smartest financial decisions you make or one of the most expensive mistakes. While many buyers focus on appearance, mileage, or how attractive a deal looks on paper, mechanics often judge a vehicle differently. They pay attention to how often a model visits the…
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…
Few debates in Kenya’s automotive market are as common as the Toyota Axio versus Toyota Fielder discussion. Whether at car yards, import dealerships, ride-hailing forums, or family gatherings, prospective buyers often find themselves weighing these two popular Toyota models against each other. The reason is simple: both vehicles have built a reputation for reliability, fuel…
The Kenyan used car import market in 2026 continues to reflect a very grounded reality, buyers are not chasing trends, they are solving daily mobility problems. Unlike markets where branding and luxury appeal dominate decision-making, Kenyan motorists tend to focus on very practical considerations such as fuel consumption, maintenance costs, availability of spare parts, and…
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…
If you spend even a short time driving or walking through Kenyan towns, one car becomes almost impossible to ignore. It shows up in Nairobiβs morning traffic, sits outside homes in Nakuru estates, moves through Kisumuβs busy streets, and quietly climbs the highways heading toward Eldoret or Mombasa. The Toyota Fielder is not just present…
For many Kenyan motorists, the true cost of owning a car is not determined by the purchase price alone. A vehicle may appear affordable when buying it, only to become expensive to maintain once routine servicing, replacement parts, and repairs begin to accumulate. This is why experienced car owners often say that the easiest car…
Kenyaβs SUV market has grown over the past ten years. Buyers are rapidly moving from sedans to crossovers and compact SUVs because of their perceived good blend of road presence, comfort, versatility and practicality. Some of the very popular SUVs in this category that are constantly at the top of any consideration list for any…
