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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJanuary 18, 2026
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Old buildings give way to used-car showrooms
The number of second-hand car showrooms in Mombasa has grown rapidly over the past year as dealers increasingly stock imported vehicles in the port city before distributing them to regional markets...
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Mombasa is experiencing a rapid increase in second-hand car showrooms, transforming parts of the city as old buildings are demolished to make way for new dealerships. This trend reflects Mombasa's growing status as a major entry point for imported vehicles into the East African market.
- More than 200 second-hand car showrooms have emerged.
- The Kenyatta family is among prominent property owners who have demolished buildings for car yards.
- Kenya International Freight Warehouse Association (KIFWA) Secretary General Clement Ngala noted that leasing space to car dealers is more lucrative than maintaining old commercial buildings.
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