By NATION CorrespondentPosted Monday, November 9 2009 at 16:43
The government on Monday said only vehicles with 2003 as the year of first registration will be allowed into the country from January next year.
It said those with over eight years since their first registration will not be allowed as imports into Kenya.
Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) said imports should also meet other requirements specified in the code of practice for inspection.
The standards organisation said that importers of used vehicles first registered in 2002 should ensure that they arrive in Kenya by December 31, 2009.
“To avoid inconvenience due to possible non-compliance during the roll over period, vehicles with year of first registration of 2002 should be inspected in the country of supply by Jevic (Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre) not later than November 30, 2009,” Kebs said in a statement.
Accept bookings
“Jevic will not accept bookings for 2002 models unless the client provides proof of air freight.”
Kebs appointed the firm to inspect used motor vehicles from Japan and Dubai destined for use within Kenya.
Japan Automobile Appraisal Institute initially conducted the inspections before Jevic took over in February 2008.
Source: Daily Nation
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