The government fully transitioned all public procurement processes to an electronic platform on July 1, 2025, in a bid to enhance transparency and accountability.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced that all government institutions must adopt the e-procurement system, which will provide real-time visibility and traceability of all transactions.
Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Kipsigis Girls High School in Kericho, Koskei emphasized that digitization will eliminate manual loopholes that have enabled corruption and misuse of public funds.
The new system will track every stage of procurement, from application submissions to payments, allowing for timely detection of anomalies.
“This is a decisive move to wipe out corruption and ensure public funds are used as intended,” said Koskei, stressing the need for transparency and integrity in public service.He urged public servants to embrace the reforms, describing the transition as both a policy directive and a moral responsibility.
In attendance was the Governor of Kericho Erick Mutai, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, several principal secretaries and senior government officials.