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Used trucks, buses import ban revs up flagging auto industry

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

Kenya has stepped up efforts aimed at developing a robust local auto industry by banning the importation of second-hand buses and trucks.

The ban took effect last Friday and is expected to play a key role in growing the local vehicle assembly industry.

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