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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