@prime thanks for the info, i imported a demio in nov 2012 and april 2013 but the port charges and the shipping line were way too different and higher in the latter import. i want to guess the delivery order fee is the agency fee?

@prime, thank you for your reply, comparing the several units imported and their costs, i understand since the agency talked of dollar value which brings about the difference

But duty is not so much of a rough approximation. You are supposed to know the exact duty you should pay beforehand. The duty info is available on the KRA website and made easier by guys like dutycalc.co.ke (requires simple registration). The figure you get should act as the preliminary duty figure. use extrapolation to arrive at approximate value. Eg, in the CSRP list only a 1500 cc demio is listed. To arrive at the CRRP for the 1340 cc one, you would use simple maths. Say if 1500=value y, then 1340=?...(value y*1340)/1500. The figure you would get would be what you would take to the valuation template. Now to get the EXACT duty, your agent types in the datails into KRA's simba system (the authorized agents have usernames and passwords). The output would be the E-SLIP which shows the exact duty to be paid to KRA. The IDF figure which you should have paid earlier also reflects in their system. I insist on a copy of the E-slip do avoid over or underpaying. While at it Liaise with your agent to have a CFS that gives longer storage. e.g. 15 days. that way you can pay and clear your car while it is already in the CFS. And issues of numberplate delays or system breakdowns will not give you sleepless nights. NB: you have to notify a change in the CFS immediately you make the payment so that it will be reflected in the Bill of lading.

I see KeNHA has put big road signs all along Thika Highway saying "Keep Left Unless Overtaking".

But who is following this rule anyway?

Kenyan drivers cannot read road signs! Or completely ignore them! At KCA University there was a trailer doing 20kph on the rightmost lane.

if only we could hv nice cops who stop the driver and ask...'what does that road sign mean?' then maybe most will remember..but alas hii ni Kenya..

The L sticker is it a must for first timer? Can 1 print for themselves ama you have to pick it from somewhere?

if not Longling...then which? But wont that depend on the depth of my pocket?

Don't be stingy, however my rule is, i can only give my car to :-
1. someone who owns a car and its been well taken care off
2.the above mentioned human being can afford some 40k to replace my headlump just incase, yaani sio mtu wa kulia saa yote.

Hata wewe unaweza omba gari siku moja.
also do not get too attached, cars can really disappoint and avoid those silly scratches with ma3 and other motorists if you can.

Brakes will make the difference as to how soon we see you in the obituaries.
enjoy your new ride...

Its not a must, however depends on whether we are talking about a first time car owner or a first time driver. for the later its advisable, only that personally i find Nairobi drivers harass you when they see the sign but can live with you making stupid mistakes until you get to know.
I hear you need to have someone else who is an experienced driver in the car with you if you have the 'L' sign, otherwise its an offense, the argument is who are you learning from? i can be corrected on this.

Nothing legal in this advice.My practical experience in Nairobi was you get a lot more stress with that 'L' sign as a new driver.I removed it after a day and my driving life has never been better.