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Importation of used vehicles has led to reduced demand for locally assembled vehicles. [iStockphoto]

The government in May announced a ban on importation of second-hand buses and trucks following the implementation of new standards aimed at increasing safety on Kenyan roads.

The ban on importation of used vehicles more than seven metres long, which became effective on July 1, will ultimately support the growth of Kenya's vehicle assembly industry.

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