Governors Threaten Legal Action Against Treasury Over Electronic Procurement System
Last week, the National Assembly overturned Mbadi’s circular that had made e-GPS compulsory for ministries, state corporations, and county governments. MPs sitting on the Finance and National Planning Committee questioned the system’s readiness, citing concerns over accessibi..
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Kenyan governors are threatening legal action against the National Treasury over the mandatory adoption of the new electronic government procurement system (e-GPS). They accuse Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of disregarding a National Assembly decision annulling its compulsory use from July 1, 2025.
- The National Assembly overturned Mbadi’s circular mandating e-GPS due to concerns over accessibility, transparency, and infrastructure gaps, particularly for SMEs in rural areas.
- Treasury CS John Mbadi insists the parliamentary annulment is not legally binding, stating that only a Cabinet resolution can revoke his directive.
- The Council of Governors (CoG), through chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, argues Mbadi is contravening the law and seeks legal redress given the impacts on service provision across all counties.
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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.
