How it Works:
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala is selling surplus movable property (SMP) via a Web-Based Electronic Auction. This website hosts auctions at U.S. Embassies all over the world, so bidders should take care to only bid on auctions they, or their appointed representative, can physically access. Users who want to access the U.S. Embassy in Kampala auction must click on Kampala every time they visit the site.
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala sells these items “AS IS”, "WHERE THEY ARE” for cash payment, without refund or warranty. The U.S. Embassy in Kampala shall not be responsible for the items' condition nor its use after purchased by winning bidder. No claims will be accepted; no remedy will be offered.
Each auction will be open for a set period of time with a clearly stated start and end date. During this period, the auction is live and active 24 hours per day, every day. At any time while the auction is active, you may submit your bid for the lots that are put in the Auction. To bid on any lots, you must register on the website and log in on subsequent visits, and you must abide by the requirements and regulations set forth on the website. Prior to the start of the auction, you can browse the lots online, but you cannot place a bid.
When there is a maximum number of bids you may place on a lot, it is stated for each lot. Each lot may also have a minimum and/or maximum amount that bids can be raised. These amounts will be clearly stated. All bidding will be done in UGX.
During the auction you should watch the progress of your bids so you can take action if somebody outbids you and you want to post a higher bid. Please pay close attention to when the auction is going to end. The person with the highest bid at the end of the auction is the winner of the lot.
At the end of the auction, if you are a winner, you will receive an email with a link back to the website where you can review the lots you have won, after successful login.
All lot winners in the Kampala auction must pay for the lots won within three working days specified after the close of auction. Payment should be made at CITIBANK following the instructions in the "How to Pay" section. Winners must pick up their lots in person, either by the winners themselves or through representatives authorized by the registered winners. Bidders can bid from anywhere in the world, but they must designate a local representative to pay for and pickup their lots if they are not located in Kampala. All payments must be made in cash (no checks). All lots must be paid for prior to being picked up.
Winners who fail to make prompt payment according to the instructions below will be blocked from participation in future auctions. If the winner with the highest bid fails to pay within three working days specified, the U.S. Embassy reserves the right to award the lot to the next highest bidder or reserve the lot for inclusion in the next auction.
Email KampalaOnlineAuction@state.gov with any questions.
How to Pay:
1. Payment for online items won from a U.S. Embassy Kampala online auction should be made to the U.S. Embassy Kampala's collection account via Centenary Bank . All payments must be made in cash.
2. Please make payment as mentioned to the below account:
Account Title: CITIBANK UGANDA COLLECTION ACCOUNT - US EMBASSY
Account No: 3100116434
Bank Name: CENTENARY BANK
3. Please use the lot number as a reference/description number on the deposit slip. Example: "John Kimuli, Lot #10" or "John Kimuli, Lots #2, #5, #11," if more than one lot is won.
4. All receipts must reflect the amount deposited and match the winning bid price(s).
5. All winning bidders must bring their deposit slips to the U.S. Embassy Kampala Warehouse compound, exchange them for a bill of sale, and the lot(s) won.
6. If one wins multiple lots, you must make a single lump-sum payment, and all lot items must be identified as described above. Items can be retrieved only when successful payment has been received.
7. All bank payments to the U.S. Embassy Kampala must be made within three (3) working days specified (May 19-21, 2025) after the bid is closed.
8. Taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner(s). Winners should present their deposit slip at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and pay taxes when applicable (indicated on the lots).
9. All winners that have met the above requirements should present Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) taxes payment receipt, bank deposit slip and photo ID to pick up their lots only on May 27 - 30, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winners who fail to pay for the lots they won will forfeit the items and will be blocked from participation in future auctions.
How to pickup:
To retrieve your items, except for Vehicles that have to be escorted to Nakawa URA compound for tax purposes and registration, you must present the original receipt of bank money transfer/deposit and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) taxes payment receipt and photo ID to pick up lots on May 27- 29, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m & Friday May 30 from 8:00am-12PM.
Any paid items that are not picked up during the scheduled time frame will be disposed of, and there will be no possibility for their retrieval. In special cases or circumstances, you may arrange a different pick-up date and time by contacting the auction manager at KampalaOnlineAuction@state.gov .
After successful confirmation of payment for your items, our staff will load your paid lot(s) at the GSO Warehouse located at 63-67 Spring Road Bugolobi Kampala. At that time, you will have ownership of your merchandise. You will have the full responsibility for subsequent handling procedures and removal from the Embassy property in a timely manner.
