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April 29, 2026
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Motorcycle sales double as stronger shilling, cheaper loans lift demand

Motorcycle sales double as stronger shilling, cheaper loans lift demand

Data shows newly registered bikes rose from 118,308 units, marking the second consecutive year of recovery since 2023...

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Motorcycle sales in Kenya more than doubled in 2025, reaching a four-year high and indicating a strong recovery in demand. The surge is attributed to a more stable Kenyan shilling and reduced interest rates on loans.

  • Motorcycle sales reached 241,763 units in 2025, a significant increase from 118,308 units in the previous year.
  • Key drivers identified by sellers include the shilling's stability against the US dollar and a decline in loan interest rates.
  • The public transport and courier sectors, alongside individual boda boda operators, are major contributors to this increased demand, benefiting from easier access to credit and lower fuel prices.

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