Individuals and dealers importing 2014-registered vehicles have less than two months to ensure that their imports are cleared at Kenyan ports, otherwise, they would be barred from entering the country.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) issued a public notice Wednesday calling for compliance with the country’s motor vehicle age restriction, which excludes vehicles older than eight years.
With an annual import of up to 90,000 units, used automobiles dominate the local market, accounting for 85 percent of all car transactions in Kenya.
Japan accounts for about 80% of imports, with the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and South Africa accounting for the remaining 20%.
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Vehicles exported to Kenya must comply with the Kenya Code of Practice for Road Vehicle Inspection, while vehicles from countries where Kebs has an inspection agency, such as Japan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Thailand, and South Africa, must be accompanied by a Certificate of Roadworthiness (CoR).
This is a statement from Quality Inspection Services Inc. Japan (QIST), a Kebs-hired inspection firm.
According to the standards body, CoRs for vehicles registered in 2014 would no longer be valid after December 31.
By December 31, all vehicles with such certificates must arrive at the port of entry.
*This article was written by Gerald Gekara for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews24@gmail.com to submit your story.
