Import a Car from UK to Kenya
Car Sourcing, Shipping & Delivery
Why use CarLuv UK Car Sourcing & Export Service?
- We are a leading UK car exporter to Kenya, specialising in vehicle sourcing, KEBS inspection, shipping to Mombasa with comprehensive services delivery up to Nairobi.
- We meticulously source from reputable UK individuals, prestigious British Car Auctions, and trusted car dealers to ensure you receive the best deal and quality.
- Our expertise guarantees a perfect match for your needs, delivering your desired car with unbeatable price and condition directly from the UK market.
- With dedicated clearing and forwarding agents in Mombasa and Nairobi, we ensure a smooth journey for your car, right to your doorstep.
- Our list of clientele, including professionals and industrialists, have consistently vouched for our commitment to excellence through referrals.
How it Works
Car Sourcing & Export to Mombasa
- Enter Details below to receiveย car quotes with photos.
- We will send you a selection of cars matching your requirementsย within 24 hours.
- You select a car from the list and we send you aย pro-forma invoice including shipping to Mombasa.
- You pay the proforma invoice to UK or in Nairobi office.
- We arrange KEBS inspection in UK and take your vehicle to port for the next available ship to Mombasa.
- We introduce you to our clearing and forwarding agent in Mombasa and you pay them the C&F and delivery charges.
- Your car is delivered to your home!
Enter Details to Receive Car Quotes with Photos
RORO & Container Shipping to Mombasa
RoRo Shipping
Roll on Roll off (RoRo) shipping
RoRo Shipping to Mombasa From Southampton / Sheerness / Immingham Ports ยฃ1,500
Shipping By Container
Container shipping your car will be secured within a shipping container and loaded onto the ship. Although container shipping is more expensive compared to RoRo shipping, it is more secure offers Mombasa or Inland Container Depot (ICD), Embakasi, Nairobi. It is most preferred if you are buying a highly valuable car, or you are sending the car alongside other items such as spare parts or household goods. Containers come in two sizes; the 20-foot and the 40-foot container. The 20-foot container is ideal for one car, while the 40-foot is ideal for two cars.
Container Shipping Charges to Kenya
20-foot container โ 1 car ยฃ2,850
40-foot container โ 2 cars ยฃask
UK Customs & Documentation
We will make all the customs and border entries on your behalf to ensure there are no delays or avoid the detention of your car at the Port. Apart from this, we will organise and prepare the necessary documents as needed in Kenya. These documents include UK Logbook, KEBS pre-shipment inspection certificate and receipts required for the import and shipping process. The documents will be sent to you through DHL before the arrival of the ship to allow you or your agent to initiate the clearing procedure.
Kenya Car Duty Calculator 2025
Enter your motor vehicle details below to get a duty estimate based onย Kenya Revenue Authorityย (KRA) guidelines. The calculator will produce the KRA Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) andย calculate levies, taxes, and duty. The duty rates are up to date as per KRA notice affecting cars imported afterย July 2025.ย
KRA Duties & Taxes Estimate
Details
Values in KES
Description
CRSP
0
Current Retail Selling Price
Depreciation
0%
Applied depreciation rate
Custom Value
0
The Customs declared value for this vehicle
Import Duty
0
Import duty payable to KRA
Excise Value
0
Customs value + Import duty (excise base)
Excise Duty
0
Excise duty payable to KRA
VAT Value
0
Base for VAT (customs + import + excise duty)
VAT
0
VAT payable to KRA
IDF
0
Import Declaration Fee (on customs value)
Railways Levy
0
Railway Development Levy (on customs value)
Grand Total
0
Sum of KRA taxes (excludes port/agent costs)
| Details | Values in KES | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CRSP | 0 | Current Retail Selling Price |
| Depreciation | 0% | Applied depreciation rate |
| Custom Value | 0 | The Customs declared value for this vehicle |
| Import Duty | 0 | Import duty payable to KRA |
| Excise Value | 0 | Customs value + Import duty (excise base) |
| Excise Duty | 0 | Excise duty payable to KRA |
| VAT Value | 0 | Base for VAT (customs + import + excise duty) |
| VAT | 0 | VAT payable to KRA |
| IDF | 0 | Import Declaration Fee (on customs value) |
| Railways Levy | 0 | Railway Development Levy (on customs value) |
| Grand Total | 0 | Sum of KRA taxes (excludes port/agent costs) |
Clearing & Forwarding to Nairobi
Our clearing and forwarding service covers coordination with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), payment of import duties, vehicle inspection reports (QISJ/NTSA), and registration, right through to final delivery up to Nairobi. Whether you’re importing for private use or resale, we simplify the process, reduce delays, and keep you informed every step of the way.
FAQs
Kenya Car Import FAQ
How long does it take to ship a car from UK to Kenya?
Shipping is 5-7 weeks from UK port to Mombasa port. Departures: RORO depends on schedule, container is normally weekly.
How can I estimate the KRA duty and tax?
How much does it cost to clear a car in Mombasa?
On top of KRA duties and taxes you will payย Ksh 160,800ย as follows:
- Port charge & SGRย Ksh. 120,00
- Verification feeย Ksh. 15,000.00ย
- Interpolย Ksh. 15,000.00ย
- Mss levyย Ksh. 2,000.00ย
- Radiationย Ksh. 1,000.00ย
- Ntsa stickerย Ksh. 800ย
- Idf feeย Ksh. 2,000.00ย
- Local transport Ksh. 25,000ย
- Agents feeย Ksh. 100,000
You can get a clearing and forwarding quote up to Nairobi here https://carluv.co.uk/clearing-and-forwarding-kenya/
Can you assist to procure and deliver a car from UK?
Can you assist to procure and deliver a car from Japan?
Yes! We have excellent collaboration with Japanese vehicle dealers to assist with reviewing the car, test driving (including live video), safe procurement, KEBS inspection and shipping to Mombasa. Fill in our car sourcing form above or send details to WhatsApp +44 7311 271807
Are there any age restrictions?
Kenya does not allow the importation of cars that are beyond eight years so in 2025 your vehicle must not be older than 2018 from first UK registration.
Do you have an agent in Kenya?
Yes, we have an agent in Sarit Centre, Westlands, Nairobi.
Can I finance a vehicle before export?
Can I get duty exemption as a disabled person?
What inspections do you do?
CARLUV mechanics perform a thorough mechanical and body check and a 5 mile road test of all vehicles.
In addition, we ensure the car has current UK Ministry of Transport (MOT) certificate without any major advisory.
Before exporting any vehicle to Kenya, CARLUV ensures it undergoes a mandatory Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)ย inspection.
We also do aย HPI checkย to make sure the car isย not stolenย andย mileage is genuineย amongst other points..
What are your payment terms?
We prefer to receive initial payment for deposit to reserve the vehicle and remove it from market. Once you are ready to pay the balance, we need a bank transfer of the cost of vehicle cost plus shipping charged (CIF).
Is it cheaper to import or buy a car in Kenya?
It depends on the carโs value. For low valued mass imported vehicles of below KSH 2 million it is normally cheaper to buy locally in Kenya. However, for high end cars like SUVs and pickups normally priced beyond KSh. 2.5m it can be cheaper to import. There is also the aspect of โforeign used carโ which may mean you could get a car in better condition due to better road conditions, rigorous testing and maintenance.
Can I export my LHD car to Kenya?
I have more questions. How do I contact you?
Feel free to contact us by email at sales@carluv.co.uk, WhatsApp +44 7311 271807