The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has warned Kenyans about a group of con artists targeting unwary members of the public in the recently announced mass motor vehicle auction.
In the statement released on Wednesday, March 2, and seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the authority noted that a group of unscrupulous individuals posing as KeNHA officials have been approaching Kenyans, claiming to be part of the auctioning exercise.
The authority noted that the swindlers promised to pull strings to influence the outcome of the auction and bidding process.
"We urge members of the public to watch out for conmen purporting to be KeNHA employees or working for it and are soliciting funds in the guise of assisting in the auction outcome," the statement read in part.
KeNHA added that it had only appointed two representatives, Margaret Anindo and Sophie Anunda to handle any enquiries on the mass auction and provided their contact on the initial advertisement published.
"The adverts clearly state that the contact persons as Margaret Anindo and Anunda of Igare Auctioneers and their contact numbers have been provided," read the statement.
In addition, the agency noted that the auction was pursuant to the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and that it would ensure that the process is free and fair. The authority noted that members of the public can also contact its Deputy Director for Supply Chain Management.
On Tuesday, March 1, KeNHA advertised a Public Auction of motor vehicles, obsolete, surplus, and unserviceable items, which will be conducted across the country between March 15 and 18.
The auction will be held at the KeNHA Headquarters at Corridor A office off Athi River/Namanga Interchange at 11:00 am. A second auction will take place at the Machakos Road Park at industrial area for the items from the Nairobi and Central regions.
KeNHA published the items on a catalogue that is available for download on its website alongside addendums. The viewing of the property being auctioned is set to begin on Wednesday, March 2.
Bidders are expected to deposit a refundable deposit of Ksh50,000 for the items. The winners of the bids will pay 25 per cent of the value or clear the balance within 14 days for motor vehicles and other items respectively.
