Import Guide
KEBS inspection, explained
Every vehicle imported into Kenya must pass a KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) roadworthiness inspection before shipping. Here's what the rules mean and how Monafriq handles the process for you.
Handled by Monafriq, end-to-end
When you import through Monafriq, the KEBS inspection is arranged and completed in Japan before your car ships. You never deal with the bureaucracy directly — we share the certificate with you along with the auction sheet.
The rules
What KEBS requires
How it works
From auction to certificate
Vehicle selected at auction
We verify the car's condition and history via auction sheets before purchase.
Inspection booked in Japan
The vehicle is booked for its KEBS roadworthiness inspection at an accredited centre.
95 checkpoints, KEBS standards
Mechanical condition, mileage verification, structural integrity and emissions are checked.
Certificate issued
A Certificate of Roadworthiness is issued and travels with the vehicle's shipping documents.
Shipping and clearance
Your car ships to Mombasa in 27–30 days; we clear it through customs and register it.
Why it matters
A car without a valid KEBS certificate cannot clear Kenyan customs — it will be held at the port, at the importer's cost. Importing through Monafriq means this can't happen to you: we don't ship a car until its certificate is issued.
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