Government Announces Public Auction of Vehicles Starting From KSh 50,000
The government has announced plans to auction several unserviceable motor vehicles and obsolete tyres in a public sale scheduled for February 4, 2026.
The exercise will be carried out by the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, through the State Department for Co-operatives.
According to a public notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, the auction will take place at the NSSF Building, Basement Three, along Bishops Road in Nairobi. The sale is set to begin at 10:00 am and will be conducted by a licensed auctioneering firm operating in Kenya.
The ministry stated that the vehicles and tyres will be sold on an “as-is-where-is” basis, meaning buyers will purchase the items in their current condition without any repairs or guarantees.
The reserve prices for the motor vehicles range from KSh 50,000 to KSh 600,000, making the auction attractive to individuals and businesses looking for affordable vehicles.
The vehicles listed for disposal include nine grounded units of different makes and models. Among the brands mentioned are Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Ford.
These vehicles are currently stored at various locations within Nairobi, including the NSSF Building basement, the Nairobi Area Traffic Headquarters, and Samo Garage in the Industrial Area.
In addition to the vehicles, the ministry will also auction assorted obsolete tyres, which will be sold as one complete lot. The tyres have a reserve price of KSh 10,000 and are stored at Block B of the NSSF Building.
Members of the public interested in bidding have been encouraged to inspect the vehicles and tyres before the auction to assess their condition.
The ministry made it clear that the condition of the items will not be warranted or guaranteed after purchase.
Inspection will be allowed from January 21 to February 2, 2026, during official working hours, excluding weekends.
To participate in the auction, prospective bidders must meet several requirements. Each bidder is required to pay a refundable deposit equal to 10 per cent of the reserve price for each lot they wish to bid on. In addition, bidders must pay a non-refundable bidding form fee of KSh 1,000.
The deposit must be paid into the State Department for Co-operatives’ account at the Central Bank of Kenya. After payment, bidders will receive an official receipt and be issued with a bidding number from the Supply Chain Management Office.
The ministry emphasized that only bidders with valid bidding numbers will be allowed to take part in the auction.
Successful bidders will be expected to pay 25 per cent of the purchase price immediately after the auction. The remaining balance must be cleared within seven days from the auction date.
The ministry also warned that bidders who fail to meet the payment or collection deadlines risk losing their deposits. In addition, items not collected on time will attract storage charges of KSh 1,000 per day, until they are cleared.
The auction is part of the government’s efforts to responsibly dispose of old and unserviceable assets while giving members of the public an opportunity to acquire vehicles and other items at affordable prices.
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