Moi University has announced a significant public auctioning exercise of its livestock and vehicles which started on June 16 and will proceed till next week.
The University in an official memo has indicated that the public viewing of items to starts, Friday, June 20, 2025.
This highly anticipated sale, aimed at offloading surplus assets, will feature a wide range of goods, including livestock, vehicles, and various equipment as the auctioning itself is set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Interested parties are advised to view the items from June 20 and June 23, 2025. Viewing hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
The items will be on display at the university’s farmyard and Transport Department yard at the main campus in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County.
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Among the items on auction are cattle, donkeys, and pigs. The University has set prices as follows: bulls and bull calves priced between KSh 7,000 and KSh 70,000, Donkeys go for KSh 9,000 to KSh 15,000, while pigs will range from KSh 3,500 to KSh 7,000.
Interestingly, German shepherd dogs are also on the list, with a reserve price of KSh 40,000 each. For vehicle enthusiasts, a Toyota Hilux pick-up is available, starting at KSh 350,000. Additionally, used tyres will be sold as one lot for KSh 12,000.
According to Moi University acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, all items will be sold “as-is-where-is.” Therefore, it’s crucial to inspect items during the viewing period. To participate, bidders must register on the auction day, June 24, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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According to the memo, to get a bid number, you’ll need to pay a refundable amount: Ksh 20,000 for motor vehicles and Ksh 2,000 for other items.
The person with the highest bid will buy the item, and their bidding amount will be kept as a deposit. However, if the purchase isn’t completed, this deposit will not be refunded.
This auction is part of Moi University’s ongoing efforts to manage its resources and streamline operations. Like many public universities in Kenya, Moi University is navigating a challenging financial period, and selling these assets helps in that process.
By Benedict Aoya
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