PPRA PUSHES FOR URGENT LEGAL REFORMS TO OVERHAUL KENYA’S PROCUREMENT SYSTEM

PPRA Pushes for Urgent Legal Reforms to Overhaul Kenya’s Procurement System. The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has called for immediate, sweeping amendments to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.Speaking on behalf of PPRA Director General Patrick K. Wanjuki, Mr. Peter Ndung’u highlighted critical systemic vulnerabilities, including weak enforcement, compliance gaps, and underutilized technology. To turn procurement into a strategic driver of national development, the authority outlined vital legal upgrades: Mandatory e-procurement integration stricter enforcement provisions Elevated professional standards Enhanced contract management.

These proposed legal adjustments represent a decisive move toward eliminating corruption and operational inefficiencies. Overhauling this framework is vital to establishing long-term public trust and safeguarding national resources.