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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 19, 2026
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MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers accused of using goons to intimidate Kenyans
The MPs said the conduct of unscrupulous auctioneers was not only tarnishing the reputation of legitimate practitioners but also undermining public confidence in the auctioneering profession...
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Members of Parliament are demanding a crackdown on rogue auctioneers in Kenya who allegedly use thugs to intimidate citizens during property seizures. Concerns were raised during a Public Investments Committee meeting scrutinizing the Auctioneers Licensing Board's performance.
- Parliamentarians want stricter penalties for auctioneers who employ "goons" and unauthorized individuals.
- The Auctioneers Licensing Board is being pressed to explain its regulatory and enforcement measures.
- The board's Chief Executive Officer, Festus Terer, stated engagement with the Inspector-General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to ensure lawful enforcement.
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