COMESA Yellow Card Kenya 2026 Cross-Border Cover

Drive across East & Central Africa with confidence. Get third-party motor cover for Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, and more COMESA member states.

Driving across borders shouldn't feel like a gamble. The COMESA Yellow Card gives you seamless motor cover when travelling from Kenya into Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, and the wider COMESA region.

At Precise Insurance Agency, we make it simple to get your Yellow Card — one policy, one certificate, one sense of peace. It's the smart move for road trips, business travel, transport, trucking, or family adventures across East & Central Africa.

The Yellow Card is recognized at border posts across the region, ensuring you won't face delays at checkpoints. It's your passport to hassle-free cross-border driving.

Did you know? The COMESA Yellow Card is accepted in over 14 countries and provides third-party cover in the event of an accident outside Kenya.

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COMESA Yellow Card Insurance Kenya — Cross-Border Cover
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What the Yellow Card Covers

  • Third-party bodily injury
  • Third-party property damage
  • Legal liabilities arising from an accident outside Kenya
  • Cross-border claims handling through accredited COMESA insurers
  • 24/7 regional support through partnered insurers

Note: The Yellow Card acts like your third-party insurance extension, valid outside Kenya. It does not cover own damage.

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Countries Covered

The COMESA Yellow Card is accepted across the region.

Uganda
Tanzania
Rwanda
Burundi
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Malawi
DR Congo
Ethiopia
And more COMESA states

Always check with your insurer for the latest list of participating countries.

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How It Works

  1. Share your vehicle details — make/model, registration number, and current insurance type.
  2. Tell us your travel dates and destination country — we'll check the coverage requirements.
  3. We compare COMESA rates from leading Kenyan insurers to find you the best price.
  4. You receive your COMESA Yellow Card certificate via email or WhatsApp within minutes.
  5. If an accident happens outside Kenya, the local COMESA insurer in that country handles the claim on your behalf.

Get a COMESA Yellow Card Quote

Get cross-border motor cover for Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and more.

We'll compare COMESA Yellow Card rates from leading Kenyan insurers and send your certificate within minutes.

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Your COMESA Yellow Card quote request has been received. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with options from top insurers.

For immediate assistance, call +254 726 439 278

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Frequently Asked Questions

The COMESA Yellow Card is a cross-border motor insurance certificate that provides third-party cover for vehicles travelling between COMESA member states. It's valid in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, DR Congo, Ethiopia and more.
The Yellow Card is accepted in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, DR Congo, Ethiopia and other COMESA member states. Always check with your insurer for the latest list of participating countries.
Contact a licensed insurance agency like Precise Insurance Agency. Provide your vehicle details, travel dates, and destination country. We'll process your application and issue the Yellow Card certificate within minutes.
It covers third-party bodily injury and property damage arising from an accident outside Kenya. It does not cover own damage or comprehensive cover.
The validity period depends on your travel dates. You can get cover for the specific duration of your trip. Annual cover is also available for frequent cross-border travellers.
Costs vary based on the destination country, duration of travel, and vehicle type. We compare rates from leading Kenyan insurers to find you the best price. Contact us for a free quote.
Yes. Even with comprehensive insurance in Kenya, you need a separate COMESA Yellow Card for cross-border travel. The Yellow Card provides the mandatory third-party cover required in other countries.
Report the accident to the local authorities immediately. Contact the local COMESA insurer (details on your Yellow Card certificate) and your Kenyan insurer. We'll guide you through the claims process.