New motor vehicles sales rebound to six-year high as economy steadies

A major factor behind the rebound in new motor vehicle sales this year is easing of borrowing costs.

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Sales of new vehicles have bounced to the strongest levels in six years on the back of falling lending rates, a stable exchange rate and renewed business confidence that has lifted demand for commercial units.

Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA) shows that new vehicle sales rose 24.56 percent in the first nine months of 2025 to 9,924 units from 7,967 units in the same period last year.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.