Covid-19 dampens appetite for cars

Mechanics at the ISUZU East Africa, General Motors (GM) assemble a truck. [Phillip Orwa/Standard]

The motor industry has added to the sectors feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with sales dipping by 19.4 per cent in March.

Data released by Kenya Motor Industry Association show that dealers sold 846 units last month, compared to 1,049 sold in February.