procurement fraud Stories

Eight Tana River officials charged with fraud in Sh9 million irregular procurement freed on bail
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission apprehended the suspects following an investigation into procurement malpractices.

Treasury slashes e-procurement funding by 82% despite Ruto's directive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

This timeline stands in stark contrast to President Ruto's directive issued late last year, which called for the full automation of government procure...

Immigration department faces backlash over controversial foreign visitors’ insurance tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has weighed in on the matter, warning that the restricted tender violates several procurement laws.

New procurement bill prioritises Kenyan companies for contracts under Sh1 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

The proposal is seen as a major win for local firms, which have often struggled to access financing to compete with foreign companies, which have an a...

Parliament passes Bill to prioritise local contractors in tenders award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The MP highlighted that local contractors have faced persistent disadvantages in the procurement landscape, often losing opportunities to foreign firm...

Treasury on the spot for delaying e-procurement system, Ruto orders rollout by 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

He pointed out that this system would be a crucial tool in the fight against corruption, a battle he vowed to take on with full resolve.

Government Bill to boost local firms by limiting foreign competition in tender awards
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2024

The Bill proposes restrictions on foreign firms bidding for local contracts valued below Sh1 billion, reserving such projects exclusively for Kenyan b...

High Court upholds Sh15 million fines imposed on former IEBC officials
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2024

Justice Nixon Sifuna dismissed the appeals, stating that the procurement process was neither transparent nor accountable.

Manufacturers push for improved market access, procurement clarity to achieve 2030 goals
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 09, 2024

According to KAM, the umbrella body representing manufacturers in the country, local manufacturers have the potential to drive the 2030 agenda.

Suppliers hit with new training levy for all contracts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2024

According to the PPRA's Director General Patrick Wanjuki, agencies are to collect 0.03 per cent of the contract value as a training levy.

Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 29, 2024

 One significant development is the directive for the immediate release of goods held at the Port of Mombasa upon confirmation of meeting the required...

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