Left Hand Drive Car

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Jiminypet New member

Member since 31 January 2018

JiminypetNew member04 February 2018 06:05:42

I have a left hand car that I would like to come with to Nairobi. I have heard that they are not allowed. Is this true? Will I have to sell my car then buy one in Nairobi? Please advise.

Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor04 February 2018 09:35:09

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That's correct, you cannot import a left hand drive vehicle unless it's a specialist vehicle.聽 It also can't be over eight years old.

I imagine that you may be able to drive it across the border, but would have to take it out of the country within 6 months and would be unable to register it in Kenya (under the international agreement relating to this).

Jiminypet New member

Member since 31 January 2018

JiminypetNew member04 February 2018 17:34:21

Thanks Longonot62. So back to the drawing board...

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