KISM Endorses Government Rollout of Electronic Procurement System

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By Bruno Aero

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has expressed full support for the government’s rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP) System, describing it as a transformative step toward modernizing public procurement, enhancing transparency, and improving efficiency.

KISM, the statutory body mandated to regulate supplies practitioners in Kenya, views the E-GP system as critical to creating a transparent, accountable, and traceable procurement process. 

According to the KISM Chairman Mr. John Karani and KISM CEO Mr. Kenneth Matiba, the move will not only close loopholes and curb external interference but also strengthen public confidence in the management of public resources.

With over 28,000 registered supply chain professionals, KISM emphasized that its members form the backbone of this transition. These professionals have demonstrated strong commitment to adopting the new system, which is expected to eliminate inefficiencies associated with manual procurement processes.

To ensure a smooth transition, KISM, in partnership with the National Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), has undertaken a series of interventions over the past two months. The Institute has trained 1,317 supply chain professionals to equip them with the technical skills necessary to navigate the new platform effectively. In addition, more than 30 professionals have been nominated for an intensive Trainer of Trainers (ToT) program, conducted in collaboration with the National Treasury at the Kenya School of Government. The program, delivered in two five-day phases, covers all modules of the E-GP system from supplier registration to e-contract management. Upon graduation, these trainers will help meet the growing demand for capacity building across public institutions.

KISM has also recommended that the E-GP system be restricted to supply chain professionals who are duly registered and licensed by the Institute. This measure, it explained, aligns with the Head of Public Service Circular of August 2023, which requires all public sector practitioners to hold valid KISM membership and a practice license.

KISM has further urged all supply chain professionals to actively support the transition by enrolling in training programs, assisting their institutions with full registration on the E-GP platform, and reporting any training gaps for timely intervention. The Institute pledged to continue offering guidance and technical support throughout the rollout.

In highlighting the global context, KISM noted that World Bank studies have shown countries adopting end-to-end e-GP systems achieve cost savings of between 10 and 15 percent in the first year of implementation. Similar systems have been successfully adopted in Europe, including Germany, Denmark, and the United Kingdom; in Asia, with examples such as India’s GeM, Singapore’s GeBIZ, and South Korea’s KONEPS; and in Africa, where Rwanda’s UMUCYO and Ghana’s GHANEPS have significantly enhanced transparency and inclusivity.

Looking ahead, KISM expressed confidence that, with collective effort, stakeholders can overcome implementation challenges and unlock the full potential of digital procurement. The rollout aligns with the government’s commitment to make 80 percent of its services accessible online, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey toward transparent and accountable governance.

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