Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

A Car Carrier, "MV Morning Calm" at the port of Mombasa. Traders are struggling to make sales because of reduced buyer purchasing power. [File, Standard]

Despite the Port of Mombasa registering a 14.1 per cent increase in cargo last year, dealers in imported used cars are grappling with a decline in sales that has led to a dip in import of vehicles.

Reports indicate that nearly 400 Mombasa showrooms selling used cars, mainly bought at several...