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August 19, 2026
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MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using goons on Kenyans

MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using goons on Kenyans

Members of Parliament have called for tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property...

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Members of Parliament are demanding a crackdown on rogue auctioneers who allegedly use thugs and excessive force to seize property, exposing Kenyans to intimidation and financial losses.

  • The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education questioned the Auctioneers Licensing Board over its regulatory and enforcement record, scrutinizing reports from 2018/19 to 2024/25.
  • Committee chairperson, Luanda MP Dick Maungu, emphasized the need to distinguish legitimate auctioneers from those operating illegally.
  • Auctioneers Licensing Board CEO Festus Terer stated they are collaborating with the Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure auctioneers use lawful security mechanisms rather than private gangs.

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MPs Demand Crackdown on Rogue Auctioneers Using Goons on Kenyans - August 2026

Members of Parliament are demanding a crackdown on rogue auctioneers who allegedly use thugs and excessive force to seize property, exposing Kenyans to intimidation and financial losses. Concerns were raised during a Public Investments Committee meeting scrutinizing the Auctioneers Licensing Board's performance. Additionally, MPs are demanding action against the escalating trend of political goonism, where organized groups disrupt public gatherings including funerals and rallies, threatening constitutional freedoms and potentially fueling violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers accused of using goons to intimidate Kenyans
MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers accused of using goons to intimidate Kenyans

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