For many Kenyan SMEs and online sellers, seeing orders rise is the dream coming true. But what happens when those orders suddenly double overnight? Whether it’s driven by festive season spikes, a product catching fire on social media, or expanding sales deep into rural Kenya, the pressure on your operations can feel immediate and relentless.

If you’re in the business of importing vehicles or heavy machinery into Kenya, 2026 is already shaping up to be a defining year. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is taking a firm stance: starting January 1, 2026, only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles first registered from January 1, 2019, onwards will be cleared for importation into Kenya.

If you’re running a business in Kenya—whether you’re growing your e-commerce brand in Nairobi or exporting goods from Mombasa, knowing how DHL sets its shipping costs in 2026 is essential for staying ahead.

If you’re running a small business in Kenya today, you’ve probably noticed a shift in how customers shop. Gone are the days of filling carts with bulk buys every visit. Instead, consumers are making smaller, smarter trips, stretching every shilling with more precision and care.