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from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before any vehicle can be sold or
disposed of. Selling cars is a lengthy process in Kenya and should be
commenced at least two months before the termination of a contract. Red
number plates issued by UN agencies must be removed from the vehicle and
returned to the issuing office before one departs from their duty station.
Vehicle Registration and Licensing
All vehicles, new or second-hand, must be registered in the name of the staff
member or his/her spouse. Once a PRO1B form for the importation or
purchase of a vehicle has been approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
HCRU or your agency’s Protocol Office will help you to register the
vehicle and to apply for a road licence. Road licences are free of charge for
vehicles bearing red number plates, or priced between Ksh 1,250 and Ksh
15,000 according to engine size for other vehicles, and are valid for a period
of one year.
New staff members are advised that all privately owned vehicles,
whether UN plated or not, must possess a valid road licence and a
minimum of third-party insurance coverage. Drivers should retain a copy
of their registration logbook inside the vehicle, while keeping the original
(required only when exiting Kenyan borders) in a secure location. Under
Kenyan law, all drivers must carry a valid Kenyan or international driver’s
licence at all times.
Vehicle Insurance
With the high incidence of vehicle theft and accidents in Kenya, the UN
strongly recommends that all staff members purchase comprehensive insurance
coverage for their vehicles. A regular third party insurance policy in
Kenya does not cover the fire or theft of a vehicle.Although third party insurance
is sufficient for the purpose of vehicle registration and road licence
renewal, staff are urged to ensure that their duty-free vehicles are insured for
all risks and at the full market value, inclusive of duty and VAT. It is against
Kenyan law to drive a car without insurance coverage.
Among the most reliable local insurance companies are: Alico Kenya
(Tel: 3711242), Gateway Insurance (3713131), Kenindia (333100), Pan Africa
Insurance (339544), and United Insurance (227345).While some international
staff find it cheaper to insure their vehicles with overseas companies, it is
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