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September 21, 2025
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President Ruto urges support for E-Procurement System to End Corruption and Overpricing in Public Procurement

President Ruto urges support for E-Procurement System to End Corruption and Overpricing in Public Procurement

"It will help eliminate corruption, misuse of public funds, favoritism, and the practice of overpricing goods and services sold to public institutions," the Head of State stressed. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto has advocated for widespread support of Kenya's new e-procurement system, designed to increase transparency and combat corruption in public purchasing. The President emphasized that this digital platform is crucial for eliminating corruption, misuse of funds, favoritism, and overpriced goods and services.

  • An estimated 40 percent of public funds are lost to corruption during procurement processes.
  • President Ruto stated the system will be publicly accessible, enhancing accountability.
  • The announcement was made during a school infrastructure fundraiser in Nairobi for Mandera County.

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