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Several auctioneering companies have issued 30-day ultimatums for individuals to collect their motor vehicles, assorted goods, and motorcycles countrywide, warning that the items will be sold through public auction if not claimed.
In five separate notices published in the Kenya Gazette, licensed auctioneers were authorized, under the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act (Cap. 38), to dispose of property deemed abandoned after the lapsing of the statutory notice period.
Racecourse Auctioneers announced plans to auction dozens of motorcycles, assorted metals, bicycles, plastics, and motor vehicles currently held at Ruiru Police Yard.
The firm warned owners to collect their property within 30 days or risk it being disposed of by public auction under the authority granted by the Principal Magistrates Court in Thika.
Motor vehicles at an auction
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Motor Trader
Alongside a white Toyota Probox and a red Mitsubishi, Racecourse Auctioneers listed several motorcycles, many of which were missing registration numbers. The auctioneer would conduct the disposal on behalf of Ngati Police Station.
Fancy Friends Auctioneers also issued a similar warning to owners of vehicles stored at Makonde Auto Tech and Euro Model Kenya Limited. The auctioneer listed a Land Rover Freelander and a Ford Everest as among the vehicles subject to auction should storage charges remain unpaid after 30 days.
In another notice, Garam Investment Auctioneers warned the owner of a BMW X5 (KBM 063V) currently held at Agba Motors Limited along Ngong Road to collect the vehicle within the stipulated time or face disposal through auction, tender, or private treaty.
Meanwhile, Auto Supreme Limited issued notices to owners of several salvage vehicles, including Audi, Toyota, Daihatsu, and Mazda models, warning that failure to clear storage charges and related costs would result in the vehicles being sold through public auction by Icon Auctioneers.
Flamingo Auction Centre Limited also cautioned the owner of a Toyota Carina (KBE 376H) stored along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway to collect the vehicle within 30 days or risk its sale through public auction.
Across all notices, auctioneers emphasized that owners must provide proof of ownership and settle all accumulated storage charges, publication costs, and incidental expenses before reclaiming their property.
Failure to comply, the firms warned, would see the goods sold without further reference to the owners, with proceeds used to offset accrued costs as provided by law.
Police stations, garages, and storage yards across Kenya routinely auction unclaimed goods under the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act, using licensed auctioneers and court-issued notices published in the Kenya Gazette to formalize the process.
Public auction of abandoned goods and property
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KRA
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