The Kenyan government has announced the official rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in public procurement. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo confirmed that the system will be fully implemented starting July 1, 2025, and urged suppliers, contractors, and consultants to register in advance.
Speaking on Tuesday, Kiptoo described the e-GP system as a significant step in public finance management reforms. “This system will help streamline procurement, reduce costs, and improve service delivery,” he said. The initiative aligns with President William Ruto’s directive from his State of the Nation Address on November 21, 2024, where he called for the system’s implementation within the first quarter of 2025.
Initially planned for a March 2025 launch, the e-GP rollout was delayed due to budget constraints. However, Kiptoo confirmed that the Treasury has secured Ksh560 million in additional funding to complete the system’s digitization. The financing forms part of broader International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed reforms aimed at improving transparency in government contracting.
The e-GP system will standardize procurement processes across national and county governments. “It will ensure consistency in planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, leading to better procurement outcomes,” Kiptoo noted. By reducing procurement costs and shortening procurement cycles, the system is expected to contribute to significant government savings.
Supplier Registration Now Open
In a notice dated April 1, 2025, Kiptoo instructed all suppliers, contractors, and consultants to self-register on the e-GP portal at www.egpkenya.go.ke. For those encountering difficulties, support is available via email at support@egpkenya.go.ke or by phone at +254 (020) 3341030/3340400/3340433.
To assist with registration, the Treasury has set up help desks at all Huduma Centres nationwide. Additionally, an e-GP office at the Treasury Building in Nairobi, located on the 6th Floor, Room 622, will provide in-person support from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A Supplier Registration Module Manual is also available on the e-GP portal, offering step-by-step guidance. To ensure a smooth transition, the Treasury will host weekly webinars from April 10 to May 30, 2025, guiding suppliers through the registration process. Only those who register via the links on the e-GP portal will receive webinar invitations.
With the e-GP system set to transform public procurement, the Treasury is urging all stakeholders to register early and familiarize themselves with the platform.
