Auto Relocation Service Kenya: Car Transport & Vehicle Shipping Made Simple

The most common reason people use InMover's car transport Kenya service is relocating a vehicle between Kenyan cities. Driving a car long-distance for a move adds significant mileage, wear, and fuel costs, and it means someone has to make the long drive and find their way back. Professional car transport Kenya solves all of this.

Popular car transport Kenya routes through InMover include:

• Car transport Nairobi to Mombasa: one of the most requested vehicle relocation Kenya routes. Instead of the long drive down Mombasa Road, your vehicle is loaded onto a professional carrier and delivered to Mombasa safely. Move car Nairobi to Mombasa through InMover and skip the drive entirely.
• Car transport Nairobi to Kisumu: moving a vehicle to the lakeside region. InMover's car transport Kenya service covers the full Nairobi to Kisumu route.
• Car transport Nairobi to Eldoret and beyond: InMover's vehicle relocation Kenya carriers cover all major routes across the country, connecting all 47 counties.

How domestic car transport Kenya works through InMover: book your car transport Kenya on the InMover app, enter pickup location, destination, and vehicle details. Get an instant vehicle relocation Kenya quote. Choose your vetted carrier. Your vehicle is collected, loaded onto a professional car carrier Kenya, transported to the destination, and delivered. Track the whole journey on the app.

Domestic car transport Kenya through InMover means your vehicle arrives in the same condition it left: no added mileage, no wear, no risk to you on a long drive.

InMover's auto relocation service Kenya also covers international vehicle shipping, both shipping a car from Kenya to another country and importing a car to Kenya from abroad.

Ship Car From Kenya

When you are emigrating or relocating internationally, InMover connects you with vetted vehicle shipping Kenya partners who handle the full process of shipping your car from Kenya. This includes KRA export documentation, proof of ownership verification, and settlement of any outstanding duties. Vehicles are typically shipped from Mombasa Port using RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) vessels or container shipping. Your InMover partner coordinates the full car shipping Kenya process and destination delivery.

Import Car to Kenya

Importing a car to Kenya is a common reason people use InMover's auto relocation service Kenya. Whether you are a returning Kenyan citizen bringing your vehicle home or an expat importing a car to Kenya, InMover connects you with vehicle shipping Kenya partners who handle the import process: Kenya Revenue Authority customs clearance, duty assessment, port handling at Mombasa, and delivery to your address.

Key things to know about importing a car to Kenya: Kenya has an 8-year age limit on imported vehicles. Import duty, excise duty, and VAT apply based on the vehicle's value. Returning residents may qualify for duty exemptions on one vehicle under specific conditions. Your InMover vehicle shipping Kenya partner advises on all import car to Kenya requirements before you ship.

RoRo vs Container Shipping

InMover's car shipping Kenya partners offer both RoRo and container options. RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) is the most cost-effective method for standard vehicles: the car is driven onto the vessel and secured. Container shipping offers extra protection and is recommended for high-value, classic, or luxury vehicles, and allows personal effects to be shipped alongside the vehicle. Your InMover partner advises on the best option for your international vehicle shipping needs.

Importing a car to Kenya involves specific rules and costs. Here is what you need to know before you use an auto relocation service Kenya to import a vehicle:

The 8-Year Age Limit

Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit on imported vehicles, measured from the year of first registration. A vehicle older than 8 years cannot be imported to Kenya. Confirm your vehicle's eligibility before booking international vehicle shipping.

Import Duties and Taxes

Importing a car to Kenya attracts import duty, excise duty, and VAT, calculated on the vehicle's Customs Value (CRSP) as assessed by the Kenya Revenue Authority. The total tax burden varies by vehicle type, engine size, and value. Your InMover vehicle shipping Kenya partner can provide guidance on expected duties before you ship.

Right-Hand Drive Requirement

Kenya requires right-hand drive vehicles. Left-hand drive vehicles cannot be registered for normal road use in Kenya (limited exceptions apply for special vehicles). Confirm your vehicle is right-hand drive before importing a car to Kenya.

Roadworthiness Inspection

Vehicles imported to Kenya must pass a pre-export inspection (such as QISJ/JEVIC) in the country of origin before shipping. Your InMover car shipping Kenya partner advises on the inspection requirements.

Returning Resident Exemptions

Returning Kenyan citizens who have lived abroad for a qualifying period may be eligible for duty exemption on one personal vehicle when importing a car to Kenya, provided the vehicle has been owned and used abroad for at least 12 months and other conditions are met. Your InMover partner advises on eligibility.

InMover's vehicle shipping Kenya partners handle the full import car to Kenya process, from pre-export inspection coordination through Mombasa Port clearance and delivery. See our international moving Kenya page for full international relocation services.