President Ruto Makes E-Procurement Mandatory, Sparking Opposition from Governors - September 2025

President William Ruto has declared the implementation of the electronic government procurement system (E-Procurement) mandatory for all government agencies, emphasizing that there is no deviation from this directive. The President issued a stern warning that any officials who resist the new system can quit his administration. In response, governors have strongly opposed the digital system, with the Council of Governors calling an extraordinary summit to discuss the rollout. In a special session, governors accused the national government of interfering with county functions through this mandate.