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Are Airguns Legal in Kenya?
Mostly no, or only under severe restrictions.
Treated at or near firearm level, with an effective ban or major criminal-law exposure for ordinary ownership. Watch the personal import blocked rule in particular.
Tier 1: Severely Restricted
Effective civilian ban or extreme criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Kenya is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationTreated as firearm
Age rule21+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / salePersonal import blocked
TransportSeverely restricted
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Treated as firearm
Firearms Act (1953, Cap 114): all airguns are firearms. No threshold.
Age rule
21+
21+ for firearms licence.
Possession
Variable
Licensing process extremely stringent: village chief → national security → Commissioner of Police.
Transfer / sale
Personal import blocked
State-controlled.
Transport
Severely restricted
Severely restricted.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Closed.
Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Small game
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Kenya has banned most sport and trophy hunting, making airgun hunting essentially unavailable to civilians.
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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance. It isn't legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.