Latest auto stories from across Kenya.
Kenya’s appetite for motor vehicles continues to outpace the country’s capacity to produce them locally, leaving imports as the main source of cars on the roads. A limited domestic vehicle manufacturing base, coupled with growing demand…
A Thika court has granted significant relief to a borrower after sharply reducing a lender’s claim over a vehicle financing facility, ruling that the interest charged was excessive and bordering on exploitation. In a landmark judgment…
Kenyan roads encounter thousands of vehicles daily, each carrying a unique registration number. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), through the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, handles the registration and issuance of all motor…
BYD by Cfao Mobility Kenya has delivered its first fleet of five plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Avenue Lease & Rentals E.A, with the fleet set to be leased to SBM Bank Kenya, signaling a growing shift among corporates toward…
When the Nissan Juke first rolled onto global roads, it instantly split opinion. Some motorists admired its bold, unconventional styling, while others dismissed it as awkward and oddly shaped. But for one Ann, a Nairobi-based motorist, the…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has announced the sale of used motor vehicles through a public auction. In a notice on Wednesday, April 22, the lender invited Kenyans to submit bids for the 23 vehicles featuring various brands…
Absa Bank Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan-based global vehicle exporter World Navi Co. Ltd in a move aimed at reshaping how Kenyans import vehicles. The collaboration, implemented through Absa’s Asset-Based…
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with commercial vehicle distributor Transafrica Motors in a deal aimed at helping businesses expand their transport, logistics and mobility operations. The partnership, under Absa’s revamped Asset Finance…
Onyango and Tarus Advocates, a Nairobi-based law firm, has announced a public auction of motor vehicles with the cheapest model priced at Sh92,000. In a notice published in the dailies, the firm invited interested Kenyans to purchase 35…
When Bramwel, a Kenyan motorist, set out to buy his first car, he was looking for something affordable, reliable and economical to run. What he did not expect was to find a vehicle that would fundamentally change how he thought about…
A Kenyan motorist has shared his candid experience owning a used 2006 Nissan X-Trail, warning prospective buyers that the popular compact SUV may come with unexpected costs if not properly understood before purchase. According to his…
The Ministry of Transport has rolled out new generation of green number plates exclusively for electric vehicles (EVs). The new plates were unveiled earlier this month by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chichir. They are specialized…
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced mass disposal of unserviceable motor vehicles through a public auction. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, the State…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has announced the sale of used motor vehicles through a public auction. In a notice on the Daily Nation on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the financial institution invited interested bidders to…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued new rules directing the importation of used motor vehicles into the country. In a notice on Thursday, November 13, KEBS said the rules will take effect in January 2026. Under the new…
Hilda, a Nairobi-based car owner, has shared her experience driving a Mazda Axela. Speaking to Money254, Hilda revealed that practicality was her guiding principle when she began car search in 2022. While her first option was common models…
Onyango and Tarus Advocates, a Nairobi-based law firm, has announced a public auction of over 40 motor vehicles with the cheapest model priced at Sh58,000. In a notice published in the dailies, the firm invited interested Kenyans to…
Mogo Automotive Limited has announced the sale of 25 used vehicles through a public auction, with prices starting as low as Sh96,000. In a notice that appeared on the Standard Newspaper on Wednesday October 1, the firm invited bids from…
Engines roared and the chrome gleamed brighter than ever as the 53rd Africa Concours d‘Elegance came alive on Sunday, 28 September 2025, at the Nairobi Ngong Racecourse. Stanbic Bank Kenya once again backed the event that has become more…
For most car buyers, buying a car comes down to fuel economy, ground clearance, and a bit of style. But for Thomas Mwania, a Nairobi-based professional, the decision is guided by something more fundamental: safety. “For me, buying a car…
Onyango & Tarus, a Nairobi-based firm, has announced the sale of multiple motor vehicles through a public auction. In a notice, the firm invited Kenyans to purchase the advertised 41 vehicles with reserve prices ranging from as low as…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has announced the sale of motor vehicles in Nairobi and other parts of the country through a public auction. In a Public notice on the Daily Nation Newspaper on Thursday September 4, the lender invited interested bidders…
Family Bank has announced the sale of 33 used motor vehicles for interested Kenyans with prices starting as low as Sh200,000. The bank invited interested buyers to submit their bids for the vehicles, which range from small cars to…
SBM Bank has announced public auction of motor vehicles in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities. In an advert on the Daily Nation on Friday, August 22, the lender invited interested buyers to submit their bids before Friday, August 29. The…
