- A Thika man claimed that an auctioneer sold his two lorries without due process, causing financial distress for him and his family
- The family’s confrontation with auctioneers highlights the impact of vehicle repossession on their livelihood and children’s education
- The owner appealed for the return of the vehicles, alleging ongoing legal disputes hindered timely payment to the auctioneer
Thika: Drama has erupted in Thika after a man lost two lorries, reportedly costing KSh 10 million, to an auctioneer in the town.
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In an emotional video, the man is seen screaming at the top of his lungs, accompanied by his young daughters, who were in school uniform and other relatives.
The family engaged in a heated confrontation with the auctioneering firm over the repossession and auction of the lorries.
According to Rufus Kiretai, one of the lorries had an accident in 2018; his driver was charged with causing death by dangerous driving but was later acquitted. He opted to settle the matter out of court with the deceased’s family.
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Under the agreement, Kiretai was required to pay compensation amounting to approximately KSh 2.5 million, with 30% allocated to legal fees.
He talked to the said complainant, and they agreed on KSh 1 million; he paid as instructed, but the auctioneer allegedly sold his two lorries irregularly!
“The case was done without my knowledge, and when I was given the decree, I was asked to pay KSh 2.5 million. I talked with the family, and we agreed that I should give them KSh 1 million, and their lawyer should get KSh 765,000,” said the businessman.
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How Kiretai’s lorries were possessed
Kiretai owned two vehicles, registration numbers KDB 265U and KCU 122U, which were allegedly auctioned without due process, causing him significant financial and emotional distress.
Kiretai further alleged that during the repayment period, an auctioneer repossessed his vehicles and demanded more than KSh 500,000 in repossession, storage, and related charges. The two lorries were allegedly auctioned before he could pay the amount.
He is now appealing to the auctioneering firm to return the vehicles, saying he is ready and willing to pay all the required fees.
The owner of the auctioneering firm, Eliud Wambu, confirmed that the vehicles have been auctioned and there is an active case in court.
How was Kiretai’s family affected?
While weeping painfully, Kiretai said that the loss of the two lorries had robbed him of a source of income, and there is an ongoing legal dispute regarding how the vehicles were repossessed and auctioned.
” My children are at home and I have just been asking teachers to keep them in school,” he said.
He said the situation had forced his children out of school due to unpaid fees and that his family had also been served with a notice to vacate their residence over rent arrears.
By then, a large crowd had gathered outside the auctioneer’s offices to witness the incident and sympathised with the family, as did netizens who saw the video on social media.
How did Kenyans react to the story?
Muthoni Njakwe:
“Woi, so sad.”
Makena Japhet Ringichu:
“Wale wa maloans kujeni hapa tulie pia itutoke, mambo na loan ya macrofinance nilijishika masikio.”
Abu Maalem:
“I’ve never understood why the government doesn’t control creditors.”
Samuel Limaris:
“Before you engage on securing a loan, read the instructions carefully and reread again…before signing.”
Dr Charles Wanjau ·
When I got my first job in the banking sector, I joined as a credit officer-early debt monitoring and recovery. My boss, who was a Christian, used to tell me… Wanjau loan ni mjinga. I hated every recovery moment….once we visited a client, the situation we found, we bought milk and bread for them first….we had nothing to recover. At some point, we went all the way to Ithanga village, lower Gatanga…what we saw…ata wa leo sijawai heal.Anyway, those who ask me why I left a prestigious banking job, now you know.”
Azziad’s home on auction
In another story, TikToker Azziad Nasenya was undoubtedly frustrated after her four-bedroom apartment in Kileleshwa was placed on auction.
The financial struggles of Azziad came amid accusations from several individuals about borrowing money from them and not repaying.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, financial coach Peter Karanja shared that Azziad’s looming auction pointed to a wider challenge faced by Kenya’s celebrities.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
