Partner guide · Kenya
Japanese auction sourcing for dealers in Kenya
East Africa's gateway market: the 8-year rule keeps demand on young Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and Subaru stock.
Market facts
Kenya
- Import rule
- Import rule: Up to 8 years old
- Right-hand drive
- Right-hand drive
- Ports
- Mombasa
- Transit
- Transit: 30–40 days
What Kenya dealers should know
Used cars must be no more than 8 years old from first registration — dealers time purchases around the January cut-over.
A KEBS roadworthiness inspection by QISJ is required in Japan before shipping; we book it for every unit.
Mombasa also serves Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan by road, so many Kenyan partners trade regionally.
Models Kenya dealers buy most
We filter every week's auctions for these models against your rules and price.
- Toyota Fielder
- Toyota Probox / Succeed
- Toyota Vitz
- Toyota Harrier
- Toyota Prado
- Mazda Demio / CX-5
- Nissan X-Trail / Note
- Subaru Forester
How we work with dealers in Kenya
Send us your model list and maximum bids. We check auction sheets with you, bid only after your 10% deposit, and ship to Mombasa. Clearance at the port stays with your agent.
Partner terms at a glance
Plain terms, the same for every partner.
We never ask for payment to personal accounts, crypto, or via WhatsApp alone. Invoices come from MOBIC Co., Ltd., Tokyo.
- Deposit
- 10% of your maximum bid, before we bid
- Payment
- T/T to MOBIC Co., Ltd. against our invoice
- Delivery
- To your destination port (RoRo or container)
- Customs clearance
- Handled by you or your clearing agent
- Service fee
- Fixed per vehicle — partner rates on request
- Minimum volume
- None — start with one trial unit
Kenya FAQ
What is Kenya's age limit for imported cars?
Kenya admits used vehicles up to 8 years old, counted from the year of first registration. We check this for every lot before bidding.
Do you arrange the KEBS / QISJ inspection?
Yes. Every Kenya-bound unit is inspected in Japan by QISJ to KEBS standards before loading, and the certificate travels with the shipping documents.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Most partners start with a single trial unit to check the numbers, then order regularly.
How does payment work?
You pay a deposit of 10% of your maximum bid by T/T before we bid. After a win, the balance is paid against an invoice from MOBIC Co., Ltd. We never request payment to personal accounts.
Do you deliver to the door or clear customs?
No. We deliver to your destination port by RoRo or container. Customs clearance and inland delivery are handled by you or your clearing agent.
Apply to become a partner
Tell us about your business. We reply within one business day.
- Deposit: 10% of your maximum bid, before we bid
- Payment: T/T to MOBIC Co., Ltd. against our invoice
- Delivery: To your destination port (RoRo or container)
- Customs clearance: Handled by you or your clearing agent
Other partner markets
United Kingdom
Right-hand drive like Japan, no age limit, and strong demand for MPVs, campers and JDM classics.
- Ports
- Southampton
- Import rule
- No age limit
United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali is the Gulf's re-export hub: Japanese right-hand-drive stock moves on to Africa and Central Asia.
- Ports
- Jebel Ali
- Import rule
- Re-export hub (LHD market)
Bangladesh
One of Asia's largest markets for reconditioned Japanese cars — young, low-mileage hybrids and MPVs sell fastest.
- Ports
- Chattogram (Chittagong)
- Import rule
- Up to 5 years (reconditioned)
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