The Council of Governors (CoG) has pledged to strengthen procurement reforms across Kenya's 47 counties to enhance women's economic empowerment. This commitment was reaffirmed at the 2nd EmpowerHer Conference.

• The reforms aim to shift gender-responsive procurement from a compliance exercise to a deliberate economic growth strategy.
• Key measures include unbundling tenders, simplifying registration, and improving payment timelines for women-owned enterprises.
• The CoG will collaborate with development partners on gender-responsive budgeting and expanding market access for women entrepreneurs.