Editing Khalif Kairo (section)

=== Kai & Karo Motors ===
In 2022, Kairo launched [[Kai & Karo Motors]], a Nairobi-based dealership offering new and used vehicles, spare parts, and accessories. The company imports cars from Japan, South Africa, and the UK, catering to a diverse clientele, including middle-class buyers, Kenyan celebrities, and regional figures like a Tanzanian MP who purchased a Land Cruiser. Kairo reported selling over 300 vehicles worth Ksh 1 billion in 2024, a 300% growth since inception. Social media drives 70–80% of sales, with Kairo posting daily on Instagram and X to showcase vehicles and his lifestyle. “Consistency is my secret; a viral post sold a Mercedes in 24 hours,” he noted.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xduwlgRAUBc Iko Nini Podcast - Khalif Kairo Full Interview, 9:01–12:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLsa81-wWyk Spice FM - Khalif Kairo on Marketing, 0:00–3:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB7bTeUXEsQ Ghetto Radio - Khalif Kairo’s Sales, 6:01–9:00]</ref>

Kai & Karo employs over 70 staff, including 10 content creators who craft promotional material. In 2024, Kairo launched Kai & Karo Finance, partnering with Kenyan banks to offer car loans, boosting accessibility. Notable sales include a BMW to a Ugandan client via WhatsApp and a Porsche to a Kenyan celebrity, enhancing the brand’s prestige. Kairo’s hands-on approach, including monthly trips to Japanese auctions where he’s learned basic Japanese, ensures quality sourcing. A 2022 deal with a Dubai supplier taught him due diligence after losses, leading to stricter contracts.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2od3tBJnuI TV 47 - Khalif Kairo’s Ventures, 9:01–12:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntanQ8KhvYM Hot 96 - Khalif Kairo’s Sourcing, 3:01–6:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOq79SbGBiM Urban Radio - Khalif Kairo on Lessons, 6:01–9:00]</ref>

Kairo plans to expand Kai & Karo with showrooms in Mombasa (2026), Uganda, Tanzania, and Kigali (2027). He’s developing a car sales app, inspired by CarMax, for a 2026 launch, and exploring electric vehicle imports and motorcycle sales for boda boda riders. His ambition to list Kai & Karo on the [[Nairobi Stock Exchange]] by 2027, targeting a Ksh 2 billion valuation, has led to pitches to U.S. and local venture capital firms. “Capital is my biggest hurdle, but I’m pitching globally,” he said. Kairo has met with Safaricom for potential partnerships and plans a 2025 car expo in Nairobi to showcase innovations.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHMkyelj-mo Radio Maisha - Khalif Kairo’s Vision, 27:01–30:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYgCl0bIJRY Switch TV - Khalif Kairo on IPO Plans, 9:01–12:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECib8JTuWO8 KTN News - Khalif Kairo’s Partnerships, 6:01–9:00]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk7yKaRlClk Citizen TV - Khalif Kairo’s Expo, 9:01–12:00]</ref>