Kenya will stop the importation of used passenger mini-buses and large buses from July 1, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)

Posted on :Friday , 29th April 2022

KEBS managing director Bernard Njiraini said the move follows the implementation of new standards meant to boost safety on the roads as well as support local assemblers who produce over 5,000 units annually.

"All used passenger minibus, midibus and large bus, single articulated and bi-articulated and double-decker buses shall not be allowed for importation into the country from July 1," s. . .

Egyptian firm to set up vehicle assembly in Kenya

Posted on :Monday , 25th April 2022

Ghabbour Auto (GB Auto), Egypt's publicly traded auto dealer, intends to form a joint venture in Kenya to produce and market passenger automobiles.

The declaration was made last week during a board meeting, according to a regulatory filing to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).

The corporation, which sells automobiles, buses, lorries, and motorbikes, said that its. . .

12 EU, African associations sign MoU to help the African auto sector grow

Posted on :Monday , 28th March 2022

A historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by twelve automobile organisations to accelerate the growth of the African automotive sector.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed digitally between 12 Automotive Associations as part of the EU – Africa Business Forum 2022 with the goal of boosting the growth of the African Automotive In. . .

Kenya's Stanbic Bank signed an import financing deal with two vehicle importers

Posted on :Monday , 28th March 2022

MHH International Limited and World Navi Company Limited, two motor vehicle importers in Kenya, have formed an import finance cooperation with Stanbic Bank Kenya.

With the signing of the agreement, consumers will get up to 80% financing from Stanbic Bank, with a 20% deposit paid to the importers and a payment period of up to four years.

"Stanbic Bank intend. . .

Startups are targeting Kenya as an African EV powerhouse

Posted on :Wednesday , 23rd February 2022

Many e-mobility businesses have set up shop in Kenya to try to get electric vehicles on Kenyan roads, potentially turning the country into a regional centre for EVs.

Working to alter areas such as public transit, motorbikes, and taxis, the firms want to leverage on Kenya's position as a worldwide leader in renewable energy, widespread technology adoption, and the government's. . .