The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to auction a wide range of unclaimed goods stored at its Kilindini Customs Warehouse in Mombasa and the Inland Container Depot in Nairobi. This follows importers' failure to clear their cargo within the required 30-day period under the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004. The auctions, set for February 2026, aim to reduce port congestion and recover revenue from overdue imports.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a notice in the Kenya Gazette on Friday, January 2, 2026, warning that the goods would be deemed abandoned if not removed from customs custody within 30 days. Pursuant to Section 42 of the EACCMA Act, 2004, "unless the listed goods are entered and removed from the custody of the Customs Warehouse Keeper at the Inland Container Depot, Nairobi, within 30 days, they will be deemed abandoned and disposed of in accordance with the Act, including being sold by public auction on February 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13," the notice stated.
Auctions for Nairobi depot goods are scheduled from February 9 to 13, 2026, while those at the Kilindini warehouse in Mombasa will run from February 16 to 20, 2025. The items include industrial machinery, construction materials, ceramic tiles, plastic granules, sewing threads, second-hand clothing, and equipment for processing fruits, nuts, and vegetables, along with complete poultry feed milling plants and solar inverters. Other consignments feature Brazilian white and brown sugar, light poles, clear float glass, and laboratory equipment such as ergonomic lab stools and chairs.
At the Nairobi depot, electronics and appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, TVs, photocopiers, and printers are listed, alongside construction items including building structures, polypropylene ropes, and cigarette consignments. Prospective buyers can inspect the goods on February 5 and 6, 2026, during office hours at the locations, and participate in the online auction.
KRA explained that such auctions help reduce congestion at port facilities, release overstayed goods, and recover revenue from unclaimed imports, thereby improving customs operations and freeing up space.
