Everything you need to know about buying, selling, and owning a vehicle in Kenya.
Under the 2026 Green Mobility policy, fully electric vehicles (EVs) are VAT-exempt and attract a reduced 10% excise duty (compared to 20-35% for petrol cars). This makes EVs like the Nissan Leaf or BYD Dolphin significantly more affordable than they were two years ago.
At Gears To Goals, we use specialized OBD2 diagnostics to provide a Hybrid Battery Health Report. We check for cell voltage variance and "fan cycle" frequency. Avoid any hybrid with a battery health score below 70%.
No. All NTSA TIMS services are now fully integrated into eCitizen (GAVA). Both the buyer and seller must have active, verified eCitizen accounts to initiate and "Accept" a vehicle transfer. If you're stuck, our team offers free assistance in setting this up.
Never pay for a car with a missing logbook without a Police Abstract and a Tape Lift report from the DCI. At Gears To Goals, we verify all logbooks against the NTSA database before listing to ensure they are genuine and free of bank caveats (liens).
Effective Jan 1st, 2026, only vehicles registered on or after January 1st, 2019, are eligible for import. Cars registered in 2018 or earlier are now blocked by the 8-year age limit rule.
This is a mandatory Certificate of Roadworthiness (CoR) issued in Japan or the UK before the car is shipped. It confirms the car is mechanically sound, has genuine mileage, and meets KEBS radiation and emission standards.
Yes! We can value your current car and use it as a down payment for your next vehicle. The car must be Kenyan-used for at least 6 months and undergo a full inspection at our yard.