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President Ruto Pushes for e-Procurement System Amid Opposition from Governors and Civil Servants - August 2025
President William Ruto has affirmed there will be no reversal of Kenya's new electronic procurement system, despite facing opposition. He defended the platform as crucial for eliminating corruption in the acquisition of government goods and services. Speaking in Siaya County, President Ruto issued a strong challenge to civil servants resisting his administration's reforms, urging them to resign if they cannot align with his agenda. He specifically emphasized the government's commitment to digital systems like e-procurement as part of his anti-graft measures. The policy faces pushback, as Governors have threatened to take legal action against the Treasury over the electronic procurement system.