Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has expressed optimism that the upcoming e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system will revolutionise public procurement by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
Speaking after receiving a progress briefing from the National Treasury, Koskei said all necessary preparations for the platform’s launch are complete. The e-GP system is scheduled to go live on July 1, 2025.
“This system will usher in a new era of transparency and value-for-money in public procurement,” said Koskei. He added that the digital platform will be a game-changer in fighting corruption at both the national and county levels.
The e-GP platform is part of broader reforms aimed at overhauling public finance management. It will be rolled out across all public entities and is expected to standardise procurement processes while shortening procurement cycles.
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo recently announced a mandatory supplier registration exercise ahead of the launch. In a notice dated April 1, 2025, Kiptoo directed all suppliers, contractors, and consultants to self-register on the portal at www.egpkenya.go.ke.
To support a smooth transition, the Treasury is conducting weekly webinars every Thursday from April 10 to May 30 to guide stakeholders through the registration process.
According to Kiptoo, the new platform marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to improve procurement planning, monitoring, and reporting.
The rollout follows a directive issued by President William Ruto during his State of the Nation Address on November 21, 2024. The President had criticised the Treasury for delays in implementing the platform, which had been in the pipeline for nearly a decade.
“The National Treasury has been dragging its feet in the implementation of an e-procurement system for nearly 10 years,” said Ruto, acknowledging that budget constraints had delayed the initial rollout, which was planned for March 2025.
To overcome the setback, the Treasury secured additional funds, with the government now investing up to Sh560 million to finalise the digitisation process. The project is part of IMF-backed reforms to improve transparency in public contracting.
Once operational, the e-GP system is expected to cut costs on goods, services, and works, and ensure greater value for taxpayers’ money
