KERRA announces govt vehicle auction, here’s how to bid

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) disclosed its plans to auction off vehicles at varied prices, beginning as low as KES 25,000.

The auction is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 15, at several regional offices, including those situated in Nairobi, Busia, Narok, Kilifi, Laikipia, Siaya, and Makueni Counties.

Currently, some vehicles are housed at the Barabara Plaza located at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Interested parties have until February 13 to inspect the listed items at different locations and declare their interest.

KeRRA stated, “Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is in the process of disposing of unserviceable, obsolescent, obsolete, or surplus store items. The authority wishes to inform the general public of the intended sale of unserviceable and obsolete items on “as -is- where- is” basis,” as part of the notice.

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The vehicles to be auctioned range in price from KES 25,000 to KES 1 million. The minimum bidding price is set at KES 25,000 for a Mitsubishi Pajero and KES 50,850 for an Isuzu Double Cabin.

Additionally, KeRRA aims to sell a Chevrolet Cruze Petrol for KES 550,000, Chevrolet Aveo for Ksh500,000, Isuzu Double Cabin for KES 350,000, and Mitsubishi Pajero for KES 400,000.

Other vehicles listed for auction include a Toyota Double Cabin at KES 135,000, a Chevrolet Cruze at KES 517,000, a Mitsubishi Pajero at Ksh420,000, a Ford Single Cabin at KES 1 million, a Ford Double Cabin at KES 700,000, and a Mitsubishi Double Cabin at KES 150,000.

To participate in the bidding process, interested parties must acquire a bidding number from Trenad Auctioneers on the day of the auction. Additionally, a refundable deposit of KES 30,000 is required, which will be deducted from the final payment for successful bidders. The full payment must be made within 14 days from the auction date.

Upon purchase, the item must be collected within seven days, or the buyer will incur storage charges of Ksh1,000 per day. Successful bidders are responsible for all associated costs, duties, and taxes related to the transfer of ownership.

Unsuccessful bidders will receive their deposits upon presentation of the original receipt.