Aircraft Parts, Vehicles and Motorcycles Worth Millions Set for Auction Over Unclaimed Status
Several companies and police stations across Nairobi and neighbouring Kiambu County have issued public notices warning owners of uncollected property that their items could soon be sold through public auction if they fail to come forward within the required timelines.
The notices, which were published through official gazette announcements, indicate that a wide range of goods — including aircraft spare parts, motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles — remain unclaimed despite accumulating storage and service charges.
According to the announcements, owners have been given a period of up to 30 days to collect their property from designated storage facilities or settle any outstanding fees.
Failure to do so will allow auctioneers to proceed with the sale of the items in accordance with existing laws governing uncollected goods.
Among the most notable items listed for auction are aircraft spare parts currently being stored at the Syokimau Inland Container Depot (ICD). The parts are reportedly packed inside several 40-foot containers, each weighing between four and thirteen tonnes.
Due to the prolonged storage period, the charges associated with keeping the goods at the facility have risen significantly, with the total amount already exceeding Ksh5.7 million and continuing to increase daily.
Peter Munyasi, the General Manager at Syokimau ICD, explained that the process is being handled under the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act.
He noted that once the items are auctioned, the proceeds will first be used to clear storage and handling costs, and any remaining balance will be managed in line with the provisions of the law.
At the same time, AutoBoss Technics and Spares, located along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, has also issued a notice regarding several vehicles that have remained at the premises for an extended period without being collected.
The vehicles listed include models such as Mazda, Toyota Alphard, BMW, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Pickup, Mini Cooper, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Lancer, and Toyota Mark II.
The company warned that the vehicles will be auctioned if the owners fail to settle outstanding storage and incidental charges within the stipulated 30-day window.
In Murang’a County, Kahuro Police Station has similarly been granted approval to dispose of unclaimed property through public auction.
Motorcycles and scrap metal that have been lying idle at the station for a long time will be sold after owners failed to claim them or provide proof of ownership within the required timeframe.
A similar situation has been reported at Kisii Police Station, where several vehicles and motorcycles — including Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, TVS, and Boxer models — remain uncollected. Authorities have issued a final notice to owners, warning that the items will be auctioned if they are not collected within 30 days.
Within Nairobi, individual cases of unclaimed vehicles have also emerged. A BMW vehicle that has remained at Symo Garage for an extended period is now set to be auctioned after the owner reportedly failed to clear outstanding service and repair bills.
In another case, a Volkswagen Passat-Jetta located in Fedha Estate has also been listed for public auction, with the owner given a final opportunity to settle pending payments before the sale proceeds.
In neighbouring Kiambu County, auction notices have also affected private vehicle owners. Two individuals risk losing their vehicles — an Isuzu NQR and an Audi — after failing to clear debts owed, prompting auctioneers to begin the legal process of disposal if payment is not made within 30 days.
Meanwhile, Windsor Auctioneers announced plans to auction several unclaimed motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles currently held at Ongata Rongai Police Station. The items include motorcycles from brands such as Boxer, TVS, Yamaha, and Honda.
The planned auction follows a court order issued by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ngong, allowing the disposal of the uncollected property.
In a separate notice, another company issued a 14-day ultimatum to the owner of a Toyota Mark X located at Hopewell Industrial Area in Nairobi.
The owner has been asked to clear repair and service charges within the given period, failing which the vehicle will be sold either through a public auction or a private sale arrangement.
The growing number of auction notices highlights the increasing challenge faced by storage facilities, garages, and police stations dealing with unclaimed goods that continue to accumulate costs over time.
Authorities have urged owners to respond promptly to avoid losing their property through the auction process, as the law allows disposal once the notice period expires.
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