By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter
Kenya, July 7, 2026 - Kenyans seeking affordable vehicles have an opportunity to purchase government-owned cars for as little as KSh30,000 after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) announced a public auction of 19 unserviceable motor vehicles alongside obsolete office equipment and surplus government assets. The auction is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the ODPP headquarters in Nairobi.
According to the ODPP, the disposal exercise will be conducted in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020, with Trend Auctioneers appointed to oversee the process.
“The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) invites interested bidders for the sale of unserviceable motor vehicles and obsolete stores on July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at its Nairobi offices,” the notice reads.
The auction catalogue features a wide range of vehicles, including Toyota Hilux pickups, Toyota Corolla saloons, Nissan Tiida hatchbacks, a Nissan X-Trail, a Toyota Hiace van, a Peugeot 504 and a Suzuki motorcycle. Several of the vehicles carry reserve prices starting from KSh30,000, making them among the most affordable government auction lots offered in recent years.
The vehicles and other assets are located at various government stations across the country, including Nairobi, Embu, Garissa, Kapenguria, Lodwar, Marsabit, Migori, Siaya and Tharaka-Nithi, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the items before the auction.
In addition to the vehicles, the ODPP will also dispose of vehicle spare parts, batteries, office furniture, ICT equipment, tyres and other obsolete stores, which will be sold as a single lot.
Interested bidders will be required to inspect the assets between July 9 and July 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at their respective locations before participating in the auction. To qualify for bidding, buyers must pay a refundable deposit equivalent to 10% of the reserve price for every motor vehicle they intend to bid for. Those interested in the assorted stores will be required to deposit a refundable KSh5,000.
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The deposits must be paid into the ODPP's Central Bank of Kenya account, after which bidders will present proof of payment on the auction day to obtain a bidding number. Participants will also be required to produce a valid national identification card, passport or certificate of incorporation in the case of companies.
Successful bidders will be expected to pay 25% of the purchase price immediately after the fall of the hammer and settle the remaining balance within seven days. Purchased vehicles must be collected within 14 days, failing which a storage charge of KSh2,000 per day will be levied. The ODPP noted that all assets will be sold on an "as is, where is" basis and remain subject to the stated reserve prices.
Government agencies regularly dispose of obsolete and unserviceable assets through public auctions as part of public asset management reforms aimed at improving efficiency, freeing up storage space and generating non-tax revenue.
Such auctions also provide individuals, businesses and motor vehicle dealers with an opportunity to acquire vehicles and equipment at competitive prices, provided buyers undertake thorough inspections before placing bids.
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