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KEBS rolls out mandatory document validation for used car imports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

All importers will now be required to have key vehicle documents validated before their vehicles are inspected, regardless of whether the car has alre...

High Court suspends new KRA tariffs on used car imports over public participation concerns
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

Justice Joe Omido on Monday certified as urgent and granted interim orders in a case filed by Faith Akinyi seeking to stop the rollout of the revised...

MCK condemns Communications Authority's broadcast ban, calls for immediate restoration of TV signals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

MCK CEO David Omwoyo described the directive as an “unwarranted overreach” and praised broadcasters for upholding the 2025 Code of Conduct for Media P...

Kenya hits back at foreign envoys over call to protect civic freedoms during June 25 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Envoys from 12 countries issued a joint statement calling on President William Ruto’s administration to respect citizens’ right to peaceful protest an...

Car importers sue KRA over new tax formula, warn of 145 per cent price hike on used vehicles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

CIAK argues that the revised tax structure could raise the cost of some used vehicles by as much as 145 per cent, unfairly burdening ordinary Kenyans.

State proposes mandatory inspections for vehicles older than four years in new rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to the ministry, the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, are anchored in section 119 (g) of the Traffic Act. They aim t...

Rwandan capital Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology
The New Times  |  Jun 17, 2025

The vehicle has a method of cleaning roads without raising dust, by using a vacuum or suction system to remove dirt, debris, and loose materials from...

KRA defends new vehicles valuation list, citing economic shifts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 07, 2025

KRA noted that this will be the first revision to the list since 2019, adding that significant economic changes and technological advancements in the...

Car importers warn KRA's new valuation list will collapse market, cost jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

Other examples include the Toyota Probox jumping 91 per cent to over Sh3.3 million, while newer vehicles such as the Aiways U6 electric SUV are listed...

KRA announces new valuation rules for used car imports from July 1, 2025
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 30, 2025

KRA announced that the revised CRSP schedule will be applied in determining the customs value of used motor vehicles brought into the country.

NTSA orders urgent PSV inspections over graffiti and safety violations, threatens penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce...

Rwanda explores Vehicle-to-Grid technology to boost energy efficiency, adoption of electric vehicles
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

According to officials from Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the initiative is part of the country's strategy to enhance energy efficie...

E-mobility drive: Kenya Power to install 45 EV charging stations across six counties
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

Additional chargers will be set up in Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Taita Taveta Counties, with six strategically placed within the Jomo...

Second-hand car taxes set for overhaul as KRA reviews outdated pricing model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The Authority said a joint technical team comprising its officials and players in the motor vehicle industry is currently reviewing the Current Retail...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

New vehicle sales fall in Kenya amid high taxes, interest rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA), the country's 11 major car dealers sold a total of 11,352 units, including exports...

KeNHA issues advisory as heavy traffic slows travel on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Motorists have been advised to consider using alternative routes to avoid delays and reduce congestion on the main highways.

High Court halts NTSA directive for dealers to register cars in their possession
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The controversial notice by NTSA instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure that any unregistered vehicles in their possession are registered.

NTSA registers 4,700 vehicles in a week as deadline for unregistered cars passes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The agency noted that unregistered vehicles would face strict penalties under the Traffic Act, which forbids driving vehicles without registration or...

Businessman petitions court to abolish eight-year limit on car imports
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 16, 2024

He also asserts that the regulation is inconsistently applied and ineffective in achieving its stated objectives of environmental protection and road...

How police officers misuse their authority to spy on innocent Kenyans
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2024

In one such case, a senior police officer based at Vigilance House abused his power and spied on his estranged wife.

KEBS sets new rules for importing used vehicles, effective January 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

Under the updated guidelines, only right-hand drive vehicles whose first registration was on or after January 1, 2018, will be allowed into the countr...

Issack Hassan vows to ban unmarked police vehicles if approved as IPOA boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He argued that the vehicles have been misused by officers, leading to instances of abuse and human rights violations that are difficult to track.

Motorists left stranded as court disputes paralyse Directline Assurance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The legal battles surrounding Directline Assurance have placed a burden on motorists and the public transport sector. 

What’s needed to grow the Electric Vehicles sector in Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2024

The comparatively simple designs of electric vehicles provide an opportunity for sub-Saharan Africa to move away from accepting second-hand vehicles a...

Kenyan taxpayer's burden: Sh4.3 billion spent on state vehicles in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

Budget allocation for vehicle purchases surged from Sh8.6 billion in 2021 to Sh9.7 billion in 2022, ultimately reaching Sh14.3 billion in 2023.

New shift in public transport in Mombasa as electric tuk-tuks launched
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 19, 2024

Currently, Mombasa has approximately 15,000 petrol-powered three-wheelers on its roads.

Kenya to roll out 1,000 electric vehicles for police officers- Ruto
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 20, 2024

This initiative is part of the government's broader strategy to equip officers with the necessary tools to perform their duties more effectively.

Ethiopia bans fuel vehicles for foreign diplomats
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 20, 2024

The letter, addressed to diplomatic missions, international, and regional organisations in Ethiopia, emphasised the country's commitment to combating...

Mobius Motors Kenya enters liquidation amid debt resolution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2024

From August 9, 2024, the company will provide a list of creditors and proxy forms for review at Mobius Motors' office.

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