The government has announced plans to fully digitise the procurement process under the newly rolled-out e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system as part of broader reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and value for money in public spending.

Speaking during the budget presentation in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 11, 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the system has already transformed procurement from manual and fragmented processes into a fully digital platform.

The platform, which was launched in July 2025, has been integrated with key government systems, including IFMIS, the Business Registration Services (BRS), and i-Tax, to improve accountability and streamline operations across public institutions.

“The system has now shifted procurement processes from fragmented and manual processes to a fully digitised procurement platform,” the statement read.

Full adoption deadline set

The government further announced that all remaining entities, including schools, will be required to join the platform, with full nationwide adoption expected going forward.

“Beginning July 1, 2026, there will be no exemption to procure outside the system,” he said.

It added that the move is intended to ensure that every shilling allocated through the budget delivers maximum value to citizens.

Wider rollout and integration

The government said initial onboarding has prioritised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), State Corporations and County Governments as part of the phased implementation.

According to CS Mbadi, significant progress has already been recorded in the rollout of the system across the country.

“1,543 Procuring Entities have been registered, over 40,000 suppliers registered, over 22,000 staff trained, over 12,000 suppliers/contractors trained, 652 Annual Procurement plans published, 8000 tenders published, and 1,863 contracts published,” he noted.

Challenges and legal reforms

The implementation of the system has, however, faced challenges, including resistance from users and court litigation, which have slowed seamless adoption.

To address existing gaps, the Government has also developed the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening the legal framework governing procurement.

The proposed law introduces mandatory disclosure and reporting requirements, promotion of local content, and preference and reservation schemes targeting youth, women, and persons with disabilities.

It also seeks to provide a stronger legal foundation for electronic procurement and framework contracting.

The Bill has already been submitted to Parliament for consideration and approval.