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Motoring: A breakdown of vehicle importing charges and taxes

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Some imported vehicles as seen at Canon Motors in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Car dealers in Kenya have raised concern over continued dead stock as a result of the increased taxes by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), making it harder for buyers to afford their preferred vehicles - whether new or second-hand.

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