Pursuant to the provision of KS 1515: 2000 -Kenya Standard Code of Practice for Inspection of Road Vehicles, and Legal Notice No. 78 OF 28th April 2020 - The Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order, Kenya wishes to notify all importers of used / second-hand motor vehicles including returning residents, diplomatic staff and the general public that in observance of clause 2.5 of KS 1515:2000 on the eight (8) year age limit requirement, only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) motor vehicles whose Year of First Registration is from 1st January 2018 and later shall be allowed into the country effective 1st January 2025.
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, incl. chassis with engine and cab (HS code(s): 8704); Road vehicles engineering (ICS code(s): 43)