The Ministry of Defence has announced a public auction of vehicles, equipment, and general stores in Nanyuki, Mombasa, Nairobi and Nakuru.
All Kenyans interested in owning ex-military vehicles and other items have been invited to view the items on public auction from April 7.
"The vehicles, equipment and boarded general stores can be viewed from April 7 during working days only (Monday to Friday) except on public holidays in Nairobi, Nanyuki, Nakuru and Mombasa starting from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm after purchasing the catalogue, " the notice read in part.
Interested bidders have been invited to view the vehicles and items in the Nairobi region (DEFOD – Kahawa), 12 Engrs – Thika, 23 OCC-Lanet, Nanyuki region (43 OCC) and Coastal Region (Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe and Mariakani Garrison), as outlined by the Ministry.
The goods will be sold on an "as-is-where-is" basis.
The public auction will be conducted at the following sale yards and dates, starting at 10:00 AM:
- KNB Mtongwe – April 29
- Nanyuki – May 6
- OCC Lanet – May 13
- Kahawa – May 25
Auction Details
Interested parties can obtain catalogues with full item details on viewing days from designated offices after paying a non-refundable fee of Ksh1,000.
A refundable bid number deposit of Ksh50,000 for vehicles/equipment and Ksh30,000 for stores must be paid in cash to the Ministry of Defence before the last day of viewing.
Bidding Rules
- Each bid number is valid for only one lot.
- Original catalogues and receipts for both the catalogue and bid deposit must be presented at the entrance for participation.
- Bidders must pay a 25% deposit of the bid amount immediately after the hammer falls. The balance must be cleared within 14 days; failure to comply will result in cancellation and forfeiture of the deposit.
- Unsuccessful bidders will receive a full refund of their deposit.
Collection & Storage Charges
- Successful bidders must collect their items within 30 days after full payment.
- Items not collected within this period will incur a storage fee of 1% per day, up to a maximum of three months.
The Ministry explained that bidders who purchase motor vehicles will be required to ensure that they are painted in non-military colour patterns (where applicable) before being put on the road.
“No ex-military vehicle should be put on the road with ex-military number plates; failure to which, the vehicle will be impounded immediately,” reads part of the statement.
All successful bidders must obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority before collecting the items from the sale yards.
