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Kenya's
trade information page

Please check your country's import regulation
and other useful information.

The Import Regulation

Shipping Destination ports

Mombasa (Kenya)

Steering Handle

Right (Exceptions for special cars e.g. ambulance and fire engine)

Age restriction

No more than 7 years after first registration year.
No more than 1 year gap between first registration year and manufactured year.

Road worthiness Inspection

QISJ

Other restrictions

Importers will be required to buy a marine insurance cover with a local insurance company.
(Applicable for vehicles arriving to Kenya from January 1st, 2017 on)

Import taxes rates

Railways Development Levy: 1.5% of Custom Value.

http://www.kra.go.ke/

Agents information

TCV Store Kenya
C/O TCV KENYA LTD
Address: 3rd Floor, The Promenade
General Mathenge Drive
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Mob: + 254 748 635 414
Mob: + 254 748 635 445
Mob: + 254 715 720 325
Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00AM-6:00PM

RCL AFRICA
Address: Kipro Centre, 4th Floor Off Sports Road, Westlands
P. O. BOX 14294-00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 757 500 000 +254 714 299 472
Email: info@rclafrica.com

*This page contents are based on information acquired in September 2024.

Local Services

Logistics Service

By using TCV there will be no hassle in searching for the local clearing agents for your car. Simply select the Door to door Delivery Service when you order for a car and get the full assistance with a special discount!

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*Please note that the original documents are sent to the clearing agents for quick clearing of your car.

Door to door Delivery Service in Kenya!

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Estimated customs clearance and transportation costs

Mombasa Nairobi by car carrier

Type of CarsBelow 2 tonsAbove 2 tons
Sedan/Hback
(S)
e.g. 10cbm
Sedan/Hback
(M)
e.g. 12cbm
Saloon/Hback
(L)
e.g. 13cbm
SUV (S)
e.g. 14cbm
i.e. RAV4
Mini
Bus/VAN
3 - 9 seater
e.g. 16cbm
SUV (M)
e.g. 17cbm
i.e. Prado
SUV (L)
e.g. 18cbm
i.e. Safari
Micro BUS
20 – 30
seaters
e.g.37cbm 
Others
Over
37cbm
Not TCV rates US$826US$838US$844US$873US$1,189US$1,183US$1,189US$2,013ASK
TCV rates US$724
US$102
OFF
US$736
US$102
OFF
US$742
US$102
OFF
US$771
US$102
OFF
US$1,087
US$102
OFF
US$1,081
US$102
OFF
US$1,087
US$102
OFF
US$1,911
US$102
OFF
ASK
ASK

Mombasa Nairobi by driver

Type of CarsBelow 2 tonsAbove 2 tons
Sedan/Hback
(S)
e.g. 10cbm
Sedan/Hback
(M)
e.g. 12cbm
Saloon/Hback
(L)
e.g. 13cbm
SUV (S)
e.g. 14cbm
i.e. RAV4
Mini
Bus/VAN
3 - 9 seater
e.g. 16cbm
SUV (M)
e.g. 17cbm
i.e. Prado
SUV (L)
e.g. 18cbm
i.e. Safari
Micro BUS
20 – 30
seaters
e.g.37cbm 
Others
Over
37cbm
Not TCV rates US$786US$798US$804US$833US$1,169US$1,163US$1,169US$1,993ASK
TCV rates US$684
US$102
OFF
US$696
US$102
OFF
US$702
US$102
OFF
US$731
US$102
OFF
US$1,067
US$102
OFF
US$1,061
US$102
OFF
US$1,067
US$102
OFF
US$1,891
US$102
OFF
ASK
ASK
Note
  • This service and discount rate will be applied to TCV users only.
  • The prices displayed above does not include import duties, registration, plate number and other related costs.
  • All other costs not included in this table will be billed directly to you.
  • The displayed prices might be changed by the reason of the exchange rates changes and fuel price are changed. For the precise price, please consult to the logistic company directly.
  • For other locations not displayed on our table, please consult with our logistic company for your quotation.
  • Logistic company name and address will be displayed on your invoice.
  • Customs clearance takes 5 to 10 days if all documents and funds are available at least 2 weeks prior to arrival at Mombasa port.

TCV Customer Center

Hassle/stress-free with no extra charge. Let us take care of your vehicle importation. Find out all the ways we can support you by visit us or call us.

Local Payment (Kenya Pay)

Now with Kenya Pay you can place your orders confidently and securely while paying locally using (KES) or (USD$)

Customer Voice in Kenya

Kenya Kenya

Level of Satisfaction 3.0

One of the best sellers in the market, though they are not lacking challenges.

Kenya Kenya

Level of Satisfaction 3.0

Very pleasant experience all through the entire customer journey!