NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has permitted entry of special-purpose motor automobiles older than eight years and people with left-hand drive (LHD) configurations into the nation, offered they meet strict circumstances.
In a discover to importers, KEBS acknowledged special-purpose automobiles will now be thought-about for importation if they will present proof of customization, a documented file of serviceability, and proof that the car will not be greater than 20 years previous from the 12 months of manufacture.
“Special-purpose automobiles which can be over eight (8) years previous and/or Left-Hand Drive (UHD) could also be allowed entry into the nation, topic to the success of the next circumstances: Proof of a file of serviceability and proof that the car is not more than 20 years previous from the 12 months of manufacture,” KEBS famous.
The new directive presents a conditional exception to the long-standing KS 1515:2000 regulation, which prohibits the importation and registration of motor automobiles greater than eight years previous and bans all LHD models.
KEBS has urged all importers of special-purpose automobiles to familiarize themselves with the detailed waiver necessities out there on its official web site and to use for the required exemptions earlier than initiating any shipments.
The bureau warned that failure to adjust to the method might result in delays or denial of clearance on the port of entry.
It emphasised that the approval will not be computerized and can solely be granted upon full verification that the car in query meets all of the outlined circumstances.
Special function automobiles are sometimes sourced from worldwide markets and should not fall inside Kenya’s common import age limits, regardless of being absolutely operational and match for function.
