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.