New vehicle registrations in Kenya recorded a modest expansion, growing by 1.6 per cent to reach 142,994 units in 2025.
Official data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reveals a steady, multi-year trajectory in the motor vehicle sector, building upon consecutive years of changing registration numbers.
In 2021, official records documented 107,499 new vehicle registrations across the country.
The market experienced a temporary contraction the following year, with total registrations dropping to 99,365 units in 2022.
However, a significant turnaround occurred in 2023 as registration figures rebounded sharply to 119,205 units.
This strong upward movement continued into 2024, when new vehicle registrations climbed substantially to 140,703 units.
Although the growth rate moderated in 2025, the final tally of 142,994 units marks the highest volume recorded across the five-year tracking period.
Comparing the figures over the five-year span shows a clear net increase in annual registrations.
From the low point of 99,365 units in 2022 to the 142,994 peak in 2025, vehicle registrations have maintained three consecutive years of positive growth.
The statistics from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics illustrate how the market progressed from 107,499 units in 2021 to over 140,000 units in both 2024 and 2025.
