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Originally published by The Standard BusinessFebruary 10, 2026
6d ago
State agency decries low uptake of e-procurement by counties

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority says Murang’a was the only county that had wholly embraced the system, which faced opposition from the Council of Governors...
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The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has expressed concern over the low adoption of the Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) system by Kenyan counties, despite the system's ability to enhance transparency. The Council of Governors (CoG) has opposed its full implementation, with only Murang’a County fully embracing it.
- The number of government agencies using the system increased from 600 to 900 in the last year.
- PPRA Director General Patrick Wanjuki stated the new platform enhances transparency and integrity through real-time transactions.
- Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) CEO Kenneth Matiba noted improved compliance among members after an audit flagged noncompliance, especially in counties.
- Jennifer Siringi, the newly elected Board Chairperson of KISM, pledged to drive professional integrity and policy shifts in the supply chain sector.
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