The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has flagged 20 public entities, including Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and four county governments, for failing to cooperate with mandatory procurement audits.

• 20 public entities were cited for hindering audits.
• Key organizations include Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Lake Basin Development Authority, and several county governments and assemblies.
• These entities failed to provide necessary procurement records, preventing compliance assessments and undermining transparency in the use of public funds.

Over 57 percent of government contracts awarded in the 2024/25 financial year did not disclose beneficial ownership information, highlighting significant transparency issues in Kenya's public procurement.

• 57 percent of contract awards lacked beneficial ownership disclosure, meaning only 43 percent (11,175 out of 25,994) complied.
• The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) published a report detailing these findings.
• Only 316 out of 411 procuring entities reported on beneficial ownership, impacting transparency as per Article 227 of the Constitution.