Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited

Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited (AVA) is a leading automotive assembly company based in Mombasa, Kenya. Established in 1977, AVA has grown to become the largest vehicle assembler in Kenya, with a market share of approximately 43% of all assembled vehicles in the country.

Company Overview

• Location: Miritini Road, Kwa Jomvu, Mombasa, Kenya

• Founded: 1977

• Ownership: Wholly owned by Simba Corporation since 2017

• Production Capacity: Up to 30,000 units per annum

• Certifications: IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015

Services Offered

AVA provides a diverse range of services, including:

• Vehicle Assembly: Assembling various models for brands such as Toyota (Land Cruiser, Hilux, Hiace), Hino, and Proton.

• Vehicle Body Building: Manufacturing safe, high-quality bodies for different vehicle types and sizes.

• Marine Solutions: Producing fiberglass boats for commercial and leisure use, adhering to international specifications.

• Supply Chain Solutions: Offering services to streamline the supply chain process for locally assembled vehicles.

• Specialty Vehicle Transformations: Designing and building specialty vehicles, including safari vehicles, 4×4 refurbishments, and electric vehicle conversions.

Recent Developments

In 2021, AVA began semi knock-down (SKD) production of the Toyota Hiace, with a planned annual production volume of 500 units. Additionally, in 2023, CFAO Motors commenced assembling Toyota Fortuners at AVA, investing KSh 120 million for technological upgrades and training.

Contact Information

• Address: Miritini Road, Kwa Jomvu, P.O. Box 86344 – 80100, Mombasa, Kenya

• Phone: +254 41 2229000

• Email: info@ava.co.ke

• Website: ava.co.ke

• Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Sunday: Overtime