Treasury Issues New Directives on eGP System Affecting All Govt Agencies
The electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system was put in place as a way to digitise public procurement, enhance transparency, and curb corruption in government spending...
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The Kenyan government will fully enforce the e-Government Procurement (eGP) system from July 1st, with no exemptions, according to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. This move aims to close loopholes and prevent the loss of public funds through inflated procurement costs.
- The system will be enforced without exemptions starting the next financial year.
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed the full rollout.
- The eGP system is designed to increase transparency and accountability in government procurement processes.
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Treasury Issues New Directives on eGP System Affecting All Govt Agencies - April 2026
The Kenyan government will fully enforce the e-Government Procurement (eGP) system from July 1st, with no exemptions, according to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. This move aims to close loopholes and prevent the loss of public funds through inflated procurement costs. Kenya is also proposing a Free Trade Agreement with India to address a significant trade imbalance and boost Kenyan exports, which currently stand at a fraction of imports. The trade opportunity is worth KSh 271 billion. Additionally, the Kenya Revenue Authority is enforcing the use of the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with traders mandated to issue electronic tax receipts starting May 1.
