Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Stories

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.

Car dealers oppose new directive to get local marine cargo insurance for all imports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

CIAK Chairman Peter Otieno argued that the directive contravenes international trade conventions and restricts importers’ freedom of choice.

Insurance withdrawals hit Sh13 billion as economic struggles among Kenyans deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The survey, published in December 2024, found that nearly half of insurance customers (44.1 per cent) skipped premium payments.

Government announces new strict measures on LPG refilling, licensing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.

Directline gives insurance regulator 24-hour ultimatum to remove 'illegal' directors
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Directline had written to the IRA listing the directors including SK Macharia's wife as a shareholder.

Relief for Kenyans as fuel prices drop ahead of festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

These new prices will remain in force for the next 30 days until January 14, 2025, when the next review will be done.

Sakaja’s foundation among over 2,800 non-compliant NGOs facing deregistration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 06, 2024

They are required to submit annual financial reports and apply for re-registration under the new Act within three months of its commencement.

Gathungu flags Kenya Power for budget breach in Sh14 billion fuel tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Kenya Power relies on millions of litres of fuel annually to run its off-grid power stations, which serve communities in remote areas not connected to...

Motorists left stranded as court disputes paralyse Directline Assurance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The legal battles surrounding Directline Assurance have placed a burden on motorists and the public transport sector. 

Regulator pleads for state intervention as G4S plans to sack 400 workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The company cited a reduction in business and high operating costs as key reasons behind the decision.

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...

Energy CS cracks down on petrol stations selling fuel at inflated prices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Wandayi cautioned that retailers found charging more than the new prices will face consequences.

Tanzania suspends Mwananchi Communications’ online platforms for 30 days
Reuters  |  Oct 03, 2024

The suspension of the company comes as Tanzania's government faces flak over its treatment of the press.

EPRA closes 14 petrol stations in latest crackdown on adulterated fuel 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2024

EPRA said the petrol stations had been flagged during a three-month crackdown that lasted between July and September 2024.

Regulatory authority forwards five NGO fraud cases to DCI, warns Kenyans against scams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2024

The Authority has urged the public, business community, private sector, and donor community to be vigilant when engaging with non-governmental organis...

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.

How KeNHA will spend Road Maintenance Levy Fund collected from Kenyan taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 15, 2024

The levy collected from each litre of fuel purchased in Kenya, saw a hike in July 2024 when EPRA raised the levy from Sh18 to Sh25 per litre.

Insurance regulator cancels license of matatu insurer Invesco
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 15, 2024

IRA in this regard, said it has appointed the Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) as the Statutory Manager for the firm, under the statutory managem...

Egypt raises domestic fuel prices by up to 15% before IMF review
Reuters  |  Jul 25, 2024

Diesel, one of the most commonly used fuels, saw the biggest increase, rising to 11.50 Egyptian pounds.

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