Kenya's motor vehicle industry has experienced consistent growth over the past five years, culminating in a record number of new vehicle registrations in 2025.
Registration Trends from 2021 to 2025
- In 2021, the country recorded 107,499 new vehicle registrations.
- The following year saw a decline to 99,365 units, marking the lowest point in the period.
- Registrations rebounded sharply in 2023, increasing to 119,205 units.
- Growth accelerated further in 2024 with 140,703 new registrations.
- By 2025, registrations reached an all-time high of 142,994 units, despite a slower growth rate compared to the previous year.
This data, provided by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, highlights a positive trajectory in Kenya’s vehicle market, with three consecutive years of growth following the 2022 dip.
The increase from 99,365 in 2022 to nearly 143,000 in 2025 reflects expanding consumer demand and a recovering economy supporting the automotive sector.
