The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to importers with uncollected goods lying at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) and various bonded warehouses in Nairobi.
According to a gazette notice dated November 7, KRA’s Chief Manager of the Depot, George Aduwi, and the Chief Manager of the Nairobi Customs Station, Michael Watii, warned that all goods remaining unclaimed after 30 days will be declared abandoned and disposed of through a public auction.
The auction is scheduled to take place between January 5 and January 9, 2026, through KRA’s online auction portal.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 42 of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), 2004, notice is given that unless the goods are entered and removed within thirty (30) days, they shall be treated as abandoned and disposed of by public auction,” the notice read in part.
KRA has also invited interested buyers to inspect the goods on December 29 and 30, at their respective warehouses and bonded facilities before the auction begins.
Items Up for Auction
The list of goods slated for auction includes:
The items, some destined for Kenya and South Sudan, were left unclaimed after arrival at the Inland Container Depot and other customs facilities.
Viewings will be held at various locations, including Chai Logistics Centre, Syokimau ICD, Autoport, and Compact warehouses.
In addition, other goods held at Nairobi Bonded Facilities — such as Android POS terminals, cartons of Lordkingsley SCW, red wine, vodka, whisky, and drinking glasses — will also be auctioned. These can be viewed at Rapid Rate Services, Siginon BNBI23 3, Mitchell Cotts (BNBI 537), and Aliiad (BNBI 530) facilities.
The move is part of KRA’s continued efforts to decongest customs depots and recover revenue from goods that remain uncollected long after importation.