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March 18, 2026
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Report Reveals How Govt Loses Billions of Shillings Through Procurement

Report Reveals How Govt Loses Billions of Shillings Through Procurement

It has also been established that only around 800 of Kenya’s 34,000 procuring entities currently use the government’s centralised eProcurement portal...

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A OECD report reveals significant regulatory gaps in Kenya's public procurement, potentially costing taxpayers billions annually due to weak oversight and limited coordination between authorities.

  • OECD's peer review highlights minimal cooperation between the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
  • Public procurement represents about 60% of Kenya's annual government budget, estimated at 10-13% of GDP.
  • Only roughly 800 of 34,000 procuring entities utilize the centralized eProcurement portal, limiting transparency and oversight.

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