Introduction:
This report presents an analysis of the new registration of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kenya from the year 2018 to 2022. The data is sourced from the National Transport and Safety Authority and includes the number of new registrations for various types of vehicles and motorcycles over the five-year period.
1. Total New Motor Vehicles Registered:
The total number of new motor vehicles registered in Kenya for each year from 2018 to 2022 is as follows:
- 2018: 102,036
- 2019: 109,751
- 2020: 94,128
- 2021: 107,499
- 2022: 99,365
2. Breakdown of New Motor Vehicles by Type:
The table below shows the number of new registrations for different types of motor vehicles from 2018 to 2022:
| Type of Vehicle/Motor Cycle | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon Cars | 10,504 | 9,971 | 7,754 | 8,170 | 6,350 |
| Station Wagons | 64,179 | 72,512 | 57,962 | 64,350 | 55,004 |
| Panel Vans, Pick-ups, etc. | 11,220 | 10,189 | 6,065 | 5,986 | 10,901 |
| Lorries/Trucks | 6,514 | 6,518 | 6,476 | 7,071 | 10,075 |
| Buses and Coaches | 1,065 | 1,339 | 900 | 893 | 2,173 |
| Mini Buses/Matatu | 812 | 1,932 | 1,084 | 822 | 907 |
| Trailers | 2,083 | 1,639 | 2,382 | 3,187 | 3,457 |
| Wheeled Tractors | 4,040 | 1,815 | 2,545 | 2,818 | 2,553 |
| Other vehicles | 1,619 | 3,836 | 8,960 | 14,202 | 7,945 |
| Total Motor Vehicles | 102,036 | 109,751 | 94,128 | 107,499 | 99,365 |
3. Total New Motorcycles Registered:
The total number of new motorcycles registered in Kenya for each year from 2018 to 2022 is as follows:
- 2018: 195,253
- 2019: 217,425
- 2020: 252,601
- 2021: 291,553
- 2022: 135,514
4. Breakdown of New Motorcycles by Type:
The table below shows the number of new registrations for different types of motorcycles from 2018 to 2022:
| Type of Motorcycle | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor and Auto Cycles | 188,994 | 210,103 | 246,705 | 285,203 | 131,513 |
| Three Wheelers | 6,259 | 7,322 | 5,896 | 6,350 | 4,001 |
| Total Motorcycles | 195,253 | 217,425 | 252,601 | 291,553 | 135,514 |
5. Overall Total Units Registered:
The total number of new motor vehicles and motorcycles registered in Kenya for each year from 2018 to 2022 is as follows:
- 2018: 297,289
- 2019: 327,176
- 2020: 346,729
- 2021: 399,052
- 2022: 234,879
Conclusion:
The data provided by the National Transport and Safety Authority shows the trends in new registrations of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kenya from 2018 to 2022. The numbers indicate fluctuations in registrations for different types of vehicles and motorcycles over the years. These statistics are valuable for understanding the transportation landscape in Kenya and can be used to assess the demand for various vehicle types in the country. Additionally, the data emphasizes the importance of adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the transportation sector as the number of vehicles continues to grow.
