Canter · 3-tonne · 7-tonne · 10-tonne
KejaPal offers a lorry for hire in Nairobi with a driver, fuel and, when you need it, a trained loading crew. Choose a 3-tonne canter for a small flat, a 7-tonne truck for a family house, or a 10-tonne lorry for an office, a shop or a long-distance move.
Sometimes you do not need a full moving service. You may have friends to help, or your things may already be packed. In that case, all you need is the right truck, a careful driver and maybe two extra hands for the heavy pieces. That is exactly what our lorry hire service covers.
This page explains our lorry sizes, what each one fits, how pricing works and how to book a lorry for hire in Nairobi without surprises on the day.
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Choosing the right size saves money, because a truck that is too big costs more, and one that is too small means two trips. Use this table as a guide.
| Lorry size | Typical load | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup (1 tonne) | A bed, a fridge and some boxes | Bedsitters and single items |
| 3-tonne canter | One or two-bedroom home | Small flats and student moves |
| 7-tonne truck | Three or four-bedroom home | Family houses and small offices |
| 10-tonne lorry | Large house or full office floor | Big homes, offices, shops, upcountry moves |
If you are not sure, send us a short video of your rooms. We will then recommend a size. For single items, a pickup for hire is usually the cheaper option.
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Every lorry for hire in Nairobi from KejaPal comes with a driver and fuel for the agreed route. After that, you choose how much help you want.
In addition, you can add packing materials, packers, cleaning or storage. At that point, it becomes a full house moving service, priced as one job.
Costs and pricing
Prices depend on the size of the lorry, the time you need it, the distance and how many loaders you add.
Upcountry trips are priced per route instead, because fuel and the return trip matter more than hours. For how each factor works, see our moving cost guide for Kenya.
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Lorry hire is not only for house moves. Businesses hire our trucks to move stock between shops, take furniture to a new branch or collect goods from a supplier. Event companies use them to carry tents, chairs and sound equipment. Likewise, schools use them for desks and lab equipment during holidays. For repeat jobs, we can agree a regular rate. For bigger relocations, our office movers plan the full project.
Our lorries travel to every county. Popular routes include Nairobi to Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri and Meru. For these trips, the price covers fuel both ways, tolls where they apply and the driver's allowance. Moreover, if you only fill part of the truck, a shared load can cut the cost. Our long-distance movers page explains how shared loads work.
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Our drivers follow traffic rules on load limits, covers and safe tie-downs. Overloading damages roads and is an offence, so we will not carry more than the truck is rated for. If you are curious about the rules for goods vehicles, the National Transport and Safety Authority publishes guidance on its website. In practice, this means we may suggest a bigger truck or a second trip for very heavy loads.
For safety, we do not carry gas cylinders that are full, fuel, paint thinners or other flammable liquids. Similarly, we do not carry live animals, illegal goods or loads that need a special permit. Instead, empty gas cylinders can travel upright and tied. Plants can travel too, although they may suffer in the heat. If you are unsure about an item, simply ask us before the day, and we will tell you how to move it safely.
Many truck owners in Nairobi offer lorry hire, but few offer trained movers, blankets and a written price. With KejaPal, the driver works for a moving company. As a result, he knows how to load furniture, protect corners and secure a fridge upright. If the job grows bigger than planned, our crew can step in on the same day. That makes our lorry for hire in Nairobi a safe choice whether you are moving a bedsitter or a warehouse.
Students moving between hostels and flats near universities often share one canter between two or three people. Similarly, young professionals moving a short distance within Nairobi can book a half-day canter with two loaders. That way, the move is done by lunchtime. In short, a small truck and a small crew is often all you need. Our affordable movers page has more ideas to keep costs low.
When a lorry is free, we can often send it on the same day. However, it is safer to book two or three days ahead, especially at month-end. Early-morning starts are also popular, because the roads are clearer before 7am. If your building only allows moves at certain times, tell us when you book. The driver will then arrive inside that window. A lorry for hire in Nairobi works best when the time slot, the parking and the people are all ready before the engine starts.
Ready to book? Send your route, date and items, and we will reply with the right lorry and a fixed price.
We do not publish fixed prices for lorry for hire in Nairobi, because every job is different. Instead, we assess what you are moving, access at both ends and your date, then send a written quote. After that, we discuss it with you and agree the final price before the day. As a result, the price you agree for lorry for hire in Nairobi is based on your real move, and it only changes if the job changes. In addition, you can ask us to adjust the scope at any point before the day.
Get started
Tell us what you are moving and where, and our move coordinator will call you back within one working day to plan it with you.
Prefer to talk? Call +254 184 379 590
It depends on the size of the move, the distance, access such as stairs and lifts, and any packing or special items. We assess the job by survey or video call, then agree the final price with you in a written quote.
Every lorry comes with a driver. You can add two or more trained loaders, or book a full moving crew for the whole job.
A 3-tonne canter usually fits a one or two-bedroom home. For bigger households or lots of furniture, a 7-tonne truck is safer.
Yes. Our lorries travel from Nairobi to every county, and the price covers fuel both ways, tolls and the driver.
Yes, fuel for the agreed route and time is included. Extra trips or long waiting times are charged as agreed in advance.
Our trucks have a covered body or a tarpaulin, and we wrap furniture in blankets, so rain does not reach your things.
Two or three days ahead is usually enough. For weekends and month-ends, book a week ahead if you can.
Tell us what you are moving and where. We will check the load in person or on a video call, give you a clear written quote and plan moving day with you.