Blog Category: News & Trends

Car Theft in Kenya: Spare Parts, Security Flaws, and Smuggling Routes

Car Theft in Kenya: Spare Parts, Security Flaws, and Smuggling Routes

Car theft in Kenya has become a big problem with thousands of cars stolen every month. For many it seems like bad luck but there are underlying facto...

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NTSA Moves Reflective Number Plates and Inspections to eCitizen: What Kenyan Motorists Need to Know

NTSA Moves Reflective Number Plates and Inspections to eCitizen: What Kenyan Motorists Need to Know

NTSA has made life easier for motorists in Kenya. Two key services—reflective number plate applications and motor vehicle inspections—are now fully d...

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Import or Buy from a Yard? The New Kenyan Car-Buying Shift—and How to Stay Safe

Import or Buy from a Yard? The New Kenyan Car-Buying Shift—and How to Stay Safe

Across Kenya, more buyers are skipping the traditional “yard car” and choosing to import directly. The conversation isn’t just about price anymore; i...

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KRA Updates Used Car Tax Valuation List After Six Years: What You Need to Know

KRA Updates Used Car Tax Valuation List After Six Years: What You Need to Know

After a 6 year wait, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has finally released the new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list for used motor vehicles....

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Inchcape Kenya Takes Over New Holland Tractor Franchise from CMC Holdings

Inchcape Kenya Takes Over New Holland Tractor Franchise from CMC Holdings

Luxury Car Dealer Expands into Agricultural Machinery Market Inchcape Kenya, a household name in luxury vehicles, is venturing into agriculture. T...

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10 Best and Worst Cars to Buy in Kenya After Latest CRSP Update by KRA

10 Best and Worst Cars to Buy in Kenya After Latest CRSP Update by KRA

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released the new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list which will come into effect on July 1. This will chan...

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Simba Corp Partners With MG to Drive Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Market Forward

Simba Corp Partners With MG to Drive Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Market Forward

Simba Corp has entered into a partnership with British auto brand MG to distribute electric and diesel vehicles in Kenya. This is a big step in Simba...

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NTSA Cracks Down on Non-Compliant PSVs Over Graffiti and Unauthorized Modifications

NTSA Cracks Down on Non-Compliant PSVs Over Graffiti and Unauthorized Modifications

NTSA Warns PSV Operators Over Non-Compliance with Traffic Rules The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stern warning to P...

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Why Kenyan Roads Are Losing Their Colour: The Rise of White, Black and Grey Cars

Why Kenyan Roads Are Losing Their Colour: The Rise of White, Black and Grey Cars

Remember when parking lots used to look like rainbow displays? A few years ago, spotting a car park felt like staring into a bowl of fruit salad—brig...

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Toyota Prado Owners on Edge as Car Theft Cases Surge in Kenya

Toyota Prado Owners on Edge as Car Theft Cases Surge in Kenya

If you own a Toyota Prado in Kenya, it’s time to double down on your car’s security. The high-end SUV, long praised for its luxury, performance and r...

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Is the Toyota Premio Losing Its Spark in Kenya’s Used Car Market?

Is the Toyota Premio Losing Its Spark in Kenya’s Used Car Market?

For decades the Toyota Premio has been the darling of Kenya’s second hand car scene. If you ask a mechanic, your uncle or even your Uber driver what...

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Luxury Car Orders in Kenya Double in Early 2025 as Market Recovers

Luxury Car Orders in Kenya Double in Early 2025 as Market Recovers

New luxury car orders in Kenya more than doubled in the quarter ended March 2025, a big comeback for the high-end market. Demand for models like Rang...

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