Vehicle shipping — FAQs

Yes, if the vehicle meets Kenyan import rules, including the age limit and right-hand-drive requirement.

Kenya generally allows imported vehicles up to 8 years old from the year of first registration. Confirm the current rule before buying.

Left-hand-drive vehicles are generally not allowed for ordinary road use, except special-purpose vehicles. Most US vehicles are left-hand drive, so check carefully before buying.

Yes. Imported vehicles must pass a roadworthiness inspection under KEBS requirements.

Usually in a container or by roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel to Mombasa.

The title, bill of sale, export documents, inspection certificate, ID and KRA PIN of the importer, among others.

Rules vary by shipping method. Items inside vehicles must be declared and some carriers do not allow them.

Vehicle taxes include import duty, excise duty, VAT and levies based on the vehicle’s assessed value. They can be substantial, so estimate before buying.

Yes, subject to the same type of import rules. Motorcycles are usually crated or containerised.

Yes. Heavy vehicles and machinery can travel on flat-rack containers or as breakbulk.