KEBS bans electric car imports with less than 80% battery life
MD Esther Ngari said this is pursuant to provisions of Legal Notice No 78 of April 28, 2020.
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MD Esther Ngari said this is pursuant to provisions of Legal Notice No 78 of April 28, 2020.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has released new guidelines regarding the importation of used or second-hand motor vehicles. Effective January 1, 2024, the regulations affecting returning residents, diplomatic staff, and the general public stipulate that only right-hand drive vehicles will be permitted to enter the country.
However, vehicles whose year of first registration is from January 1, 2017, and later shall be allowed into the country.
However, vehicles whose year of first registration is from January 1, 2017, and later shall be allowed into the country.
Kenyans planning on importing used vehicles were also advised on the eight-year limit set to be implemented beginning January 1, 2023.