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Those interested in the items were called upon to view the items at the four locations between April 7 - 25.


The Ministry of Defence has announced a mass auction for vehicles and other equipment.

In a notice dated Friday, March 28, the Ministry indicated that the items would be auctioned in four locations, including KNB Mtongwe (Mombasa), 43 OCC (Nanyuki), DEFOD Kahawa (Nairobi) and 23 OCC Lanet (Nakuru).

Those interested in the items were called upon to view the items at the four locations between April 7 - 25.

Viewing of the items will be done on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm.

File image of vehicles in a lot.

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"Catalogues giving full details of items may be obtained on viewing days from the following offices upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh1,000 per set," read the notice in part.

"Interested bidders will be required to pay a refundable bid number deposit of Ksh50,000.00 and Ksh30,000.00 for vehicles/equipment and stores respectively in cash payable to the Ministry of Defence before the last day of viewing. Each Bid number will only be allowed to bid for one lot only."

For those seeking to buy the vehicles belonging to the military, the Ministry noted that the buyers would have to change the colours to non-military patterns and colours.

The buyers are also not allowed to operate the vehicles with military number plates.

"Unsuccessful bidders will be refunded the bid number deposits on presentation of the respective original receipts. Successful bidders tender bid deposit will be credited to his/her bid price and thereafter he/she will be required to top up the difference thereof," the military added.

"Successful bidders will be required to collect their item(s) within thirty (30) days after making full payment failure to which they will be liable to pay storage charges at a rate of 1% of bid offer per day up to a maximum of three (3) months. Items not collected within the three (3) months will be forfeited together with the monies paid against them."

Auction Dates

KNB Mtongwe - 29 April 2025 at 10:00 am.

OCC Nanyuki - 6 May 2025 at 10:00 am.

OCC Lanet - 13 May 2025 at 10:00 am.

DEFOD Kahawa - 20 May 2025 at 10:00 am.