Sell your car in Kenya

Sell my car in Kenya — free, and without a broker.

List your car free on Shopi with photos or a walkaround video, price and location. Buyers searching for cars in Kenya find your post and message you directly — no broker taking a cut, no commission, and you keep the full sale price.

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Show the real condition

Use clear photos or video of the exterior, interior, engine bay, tyres and dashboard so serious buyers know what they are seeing.

Add the details buyers search for

Mention make, model, year, mileage, transmission, fuel type, price, location and whether the price is negotiable.

Keep the deal direct

Shopi connects you to buyers. You arrange inspection, negotiation, payment and transfer directly with the buyer.

Car listing checklist

Give buyers enough information to decide whether to message.

Make, model and year
Mileage and condition
Price in KES
Town or estate location
Clear photos or walkaround video
Logbook and transfer readiness

How to sell a car on Shopi

Step 1
Clean the car and take clear photos or video.
Step 2
Post the listing with price, location and specs.
Step 3
Reply to interested buyers inside Shopi chat.
Step 4
Arrange inspection, payment and transfer directly.

Broker or direct

Do you actually need a car broker?

Going through a broker

A commission or markup comes out of your sale price.
The broker controls the conversation, so you hear the buyer's questions second-hand.
Your car may be shown alongside cars the broker earns more on.
Useful if you have no time to handle viewings yourself.

Selling direct on Shopi

Free to list, and no commission on the sale.
Buyers message you directly, so you answer questions yourself.
You set the price and decide what to accept.
You handle viewings and the NTSA transfer — which is the trade-off.

Paperwork

What you need to transfer ownership

Ownership transfer in Kenya is done by the seller and buyer through the NTSA TIMS portal — both of you need an active TIMS account linked to your KRA PIN. Have this ready before you advertise, because buyers ask about it in the first message.

Logbook in your name, with no outstanding financing
Your national ID and KRA PIN certificate
An active NTSA TIMS account
A signed sale agreement, with both parties' details
Copies of the buyer's ID and KRA PIN at transfer
Valid inspection certificate, where the class requires one

Requirements and fees change — confirm the current process on the NTSA TIMS portal before you transfer. Shopi does not handle payment, transfer or escrow.

By model

Selling a specific model?

What a buyer looks for differs sharply by model. These guides cover who buys each car in Kenya, what moves its price, and what to put in the listing.

Sell my Toyota Premio

The Premio is one of Kenya's most-searched saloons, so a well-presented listing rarely sits long. Price it against comparable years and grades, and be ready to answer questions about grade and import history.

Sell my Toyota Harrier

Harrier buyers in Kenya shop on condition and specification more than on price alone, so a detailed listing with strong photos does most of the negotiating for you.

Sell my Mazda Atenza

The Atenza attracts a smaller, more informed group of buyers than the Toyota saloons, so reaching the right audience matters more than pricing aggressively.

Sell my Toyota Probox

The Probox sells as a working asset, not a lifestyle car. Buyers care about uptime and load capacity, so lead with what it can carry and how reliably it runs.

Sell my Toyota Vitz

The Vitz is the car most Kenyans buy first, so your audience is large but price-sensitive. A clean, honestly priced Vitz sells quickly; an optimistic one sits.

Sell my Toyota Axio

The Axio is one of the highest-turnover saloons in Kenya, which means a fair price sells fast and an ambitious one is immediately obvious to buyers.

Sell my Toyota Fielder

Fielder buyers are buying space, so lead with the load area and what the car can carry. Outside the main cities it is one of the easiest cars in Kenya to sell.

Sell my Nissan Note

The Note competes directly with the Vitz and Demio on price, so what sells it is reassurance about the gearbox. Address that in the listing and you will filter out most of the hesitation.

Sell my Subaru Forester

Forester buyers know the model and will ask technical questions. Documentation, not price, is what closes this sale — a well-serviced car commands a clear premium.

Sell my Isuzu D-Max

A D-Max sells as equipment, not as a car. Buyers are businesses that need it working from day one, so lead with mechanical condition and what it has been used for.

Sell my Toyota Hiace

A Hiace is bought to earn, so buyers calculate payback rather than admire the vehicle. Be precise about route history, compliance and mechanical condition.

By town

Where are you selling from?

Who buys, what they pay and what they ask about all change between towns. These guides cover the local market, where to meet buyers safely, and what sellers in that county are currently asking.

Sell my car in Nairobi

Nairobi County

Sell my car in Mombasa

Mombasa County

Sell my car in Nakuru

Nakuru County

Sell my car in Eldoret

Uasin Gishu County

Sell my car in Kisumu

Kisumu County

Sell my car in Thika and Kiambu

Kiambu County

Sell my car in Nyeri

Nyeri County

Sell my car in Meru

Meru County

Sell my car in Machakos and Athi River

Machakos County

Guides

Car selling guides

The long-form answers: pricing your car honestly, running a private sale from listing to NTSA transfer, and how buyers differ from town to town.

How Much Is My Car Worth in Kenya? A Seller's Pricing Guide

Almost every car that sits unsold for months is priced wrong, not marketed wrong. Here is how to answer "how much is my car worth in Kenya?" honestly, before you advertise.

How to Sell Your Car in Kenya Without a Broker

Brokers take a cut and control the conversation. Here's how to sell your car in Kenya yourself — price, list, show and transfer it — and what the trade-offs really are.

Where to Sell Your Car in Kenya: A City-by-City Guide

A Probox sells differently in Eldoret than in Nairobi, and a Vitz differently in Kisumu than in Nyeri. Deciding where to sell your car in Kenya changes who turns up and what they pay.

Questions about selling a car

How do I sell my car in Kenya?

Price it against comparable live listings, gather your logbook, ID and KRA PIN, then post a free listing with clear photos or a walkaround video, the price in KES and your location. Buyers message you on Shopi, you arrange inspection, and you complete ownership transfer through the NTSA TIMS portal.

How much is my car worth in Kenya?

The most reliable guide is what comparable cars are being advertised for right now — same make, model, year, grade and mileage. Condition, accident history, logbook status and service records move the figure more than mileage alone. Price inside the range for a fast sale, at the top of it if you can wait.

Can I sell my car without a broker in Kenya?

Yes. Brokers take a commission or add a markup, and they sit between you and the buyer. Listing directly on Shopi is free, buyers message you themselves, and you keep the full sale price. The trade-off is that you handle viewings and the NTSA transfer yourself.

What documents do I need to sell a car in Kenya?

The logbook in your name with no outstanding financing, your national ID and KRA PIN, an active NTSA TIMS account, and a signed sale agreement. At transfer you also need copies of the buyer's ID and KRA PIN. Confirm current requirements on the NTSA TIMS portal, since fees and steps change.

How fast can I sell my car in Kenya?

Presentation and price decide it. A listing with a walkaround video, honest photos including any wear, a clear asking price and a stated logbook status gets more genuine enquiries and far fewer time-wasters than a two-photo listing with no price.

Can I sell a car on Shopi in Kenya?

Yes. You can post a car for sale on Shopi with photos or video, price, location, make, model, condition and other important details, then interested buyers message you directly.

Does Shopi charge commission when I sell my car?

No. Shopi does not take commission or process payment. You and the buyer negotiate and complete the sale directly.

What should I include in a car listing?

Include clear photos or video, make, model, year, mileage, price in Kenyan Shillings, location, ownership documents status, service history and any known issues.

How do I avoid unsafe car deals?

Meet in a public place, verify documents, avoid sending money before inspection, and complete ownership transfer through the proper official process.