Here’s a list of the top car assembly companies in Kenya, which are contributing to the growth of the country’s automotive industry by locally assembling a range of vehicles:
1. Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd (AVA)
- Overview: Market leader in multi-brand vehicle assembly in East Africa, assembling a variety of vehicle models, from trucks to tuktuks and golf carts. AVA is owned by Simba Corporation.
- Location: Kwa Jomvu, Miritini, Mombasa
- Contact: 0111 039 460
2. Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM)
- Overview: Leading automotive assembly and manufacturing company in Kenya, assembling cars for international brands like Hyundai and Peugeot.
- Location: Garissa Road, Thika
- Contact: 020 350 309
3. Isuzu East Africa
- Overview: Dominates Kenya’s light and heavy commercial vehicle assembly, with a plant capacity of 14,000 units per year.
- Location: Enterprise Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi
- Contact: 0800 724 724
4. Nelion Trading Ltd
- Overview: Established in 1998, this company focuses on assembling Beiben trucks with advanced technology.
- Location: Refinery Place, Off Refinery Road, Changamwe
- Contacts: 0721 456 857, 0734 456 857
5. Urysia Limited
- Overview: In partnership with PSA Group, Urysia assembles Peugeot vehicles in Kenya.
- Location: Off Bunyala Road, Nairobi
- Contact: 0202 023 395
6. Honda Motor Co Ltd
- Overview: Engaged in assembling automobiles, specifically the Civic sedan, as well as motorcycles for the Kenyan market.
- Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi
- Contacts: 0718 111 111, 0788 101 112
7. DT Dobie
- Overview: Official franchise dealer for Volkswagen in Kenya, assembling Volkswagen passenger and light commercial vehicles. DT Dobie also has a vast service network across Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kisumu.
- Contacts: 0711 057 000, 020 760 4000
These companies are key players in Kenya’s automotive assembly sector, providing a range of vehicle options and boosting local employment and economic development.
