Imports
Almost all vehicles used in East Africa are imported. The following table offers information about the age limit each country regulates for imported vehicles.
Country | Age limit of imported vehicles |
Kenya | Less than 8 years |
Tanzania | No restrictions but higher excise duties for vehicles older than 8 years |
Uganda | Less than 15 years. Higher excise duties for >5 years vehicles. Average age of imported vehicles was 16 years in 2014 |
Rwanda | No restrictions but higher excise duties for vehicles older than 10 years |
Burundi | Less than 10 years |
South Sudan | No restrictions |
Source: UN Environment, 2018