Import guides
Everything we end up explaining on the phone, written down. No fluff, no sales pitch.
Buying
How to read a Japanese auction sheet
The single sheet that tells you whether a car has been crashed, repainted or driven hard — and how to read it in two minutes.
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What it actually costs to clear a car in Kenya
Import duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL, in the order KRA applies them — and why the price you paid is not the number they tax.
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Kenya's eight-year age limit, explained
The rule that decides whether your car can be registered at all — counted from first registration in Japan, not from the model year.
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RoRo or container: which way to ship
Roll-on roll-off is cheaper and simpler. A container costs more and protects more. When each one is the right call.
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Documents for clearing and registration
What your clearing agent will ask for, what we supply, and what only you can provide.
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Returning residents and duty exemption
Kenyans coming home after two years abroad can import one vehicle free of duty. The conditions are strict and the paperwork starts before you fly.
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