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Sales of locally assembled vehicles in Kenya increased by 32 percent in June, signaling continued recovery in the country’s automotive sector.
According to the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA), 1,651 locally assembled vehicles were sold in June, up from 1,120 units recorded in January 2026.
The industry sold a total of 7,819 vehicles between January and June this year.
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KMIA attributed the growth to a more stable economic environment, citing steady exchange rates, lower interest rates following the reduction of the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 8.75 percent, and declining fuel prices.
The association also noted that increased activity in the construction sector, including affordable housing projects and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension to Malaba, alongside road maintenance works and favourable weather conditions for agriculture, contributed to higher vehicle demand.
Isuzu East Africa remained the leading vehicle dealer during the first six months of 2026, selling 3,990 units and capturing a 51.03 percent market share.
CFAO Mobility ranked second with 2,381 units sold, followed by Simba Corporation with 614 units, Tata Africa Holdings with 391, Scania East Africa with 110, and Mobikey Truck and Bus with 103 units.
