Power & Generators dealers in Kenya
There are 2 dealers of power equipment and generators in Kenya, with branches in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa: Mantrac Kenya and Atlas Copco Eastern Africa. Last checked October 2026.
Country guide
Buying power equipment and generators in Kenya
Kenya is East Africa's main equipment hub. Many dealers in Nairobi and Mombasa also serve Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eastern DR Congo, which bring in most of their goods through the port of Mombasa.
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Main ports
- Mombasa, Lamu
- Drives on the
- Left
- Languages
- English, Swahili
Importing and registering, in brief
Ports and inland depots
Mombasa is the main port. Heavy cargo often continues by the Standard Gauge Railway to the inland container depots at Nairobi and Naivasha.
Certificate before shipping
Most imports need a Certificate of Conformity issued before shipment under the KEBS PVoC programme (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity).
Used equipment
Used goods, including used mobile equipment, must be inspected and tested before shipment.
Customs
Clearance is through KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority).
Registering for road use
Machines used on public roads are registered with NTSA (National Transport and Safety Authority), usually through eCitizen once duty is paid.
General guidance only. Confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.