The Kenya Bureau of Standards is set to implement a new rule that might see the price of second-hand cars increase significantly.
KEBS is allegedly working on a plan to set a maximum age limit for second-hand cars to five years.
At the moment, KEBS has set the maximum age limit to eight years. The plan has been in the works for several years and KEBS officials met on Monday to churn away for the implementation.
“The objective of the workshop is to build consensus ahead of the proposal to lower the maximum age limit for imported used vehicles in Kenya from eight years and also review the emission levels,” reads part of a letter by KEBS.
Unconfirmed reports show that the plan might come into effect by early 2019, something that will lead to a sharp rise in car prices.
The high prices will come into play since we will have a more expensive second hand getting into the country leading to high taxes and customs valuation.
According to the government, increasing the price of vehicles will play a great role in have lower emissions since the latest models will have better exhaust systems.
Second-hand vehicles are gaining popularity int the country since they are affordable.