President William Ruto arrives in Siaya on August 31, 2025./SAMUEL ATANDI
President William Ruto is received in Siaya by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi. Looking on is Siaya Governor James Orengo/PCSPresident William Ruto has issued a stern warning to
government officials resisting the adoption of electronic procurement
(e-procurement) system.
Speaking during a church service at St Peter’s ACK Cathedral in Siaya , the President stated stated that there is no turning back in the fight against corruption and wastage of public resources.
Ruto said some individuals within government are adamant about clinging to outdated procurement methods that have long enabled corruption and inflated public spending.
“There are people who want to stick to the old ways where
the government buys a product worth Sh2 at Sh10,” the President said.
He emphasised that the new e-procurement system is designed to open up government spending to public scrutiny, ensuring that every coin of taxpayers’ money is accounted for.
“Procurement should be open for all Kenyans to know how their money is being spent,” he added.
Ruto made it clear that officials unwilling to transition to the new digital system should consider stepping down.
“Any officials who are not ready to continue with e-procurement can as well leave,” he said. “They will not stop us from fully adopting this system and ensuring our resources are used as expected.”
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating corruption, saying the government will not relent in pursuing full accountability for public funds.
The e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system was officially launched on April 7, 2025, and is set to become the sole platform for all public procurement processes across Ministries, Departments, and Government Agencies (MDAs) starting from the 2025/26 financial year.
According to the National Treasury, the system is expected to save the country up to Sh50 billion annually by curbing procurement-related fraud and inefficiencies.
The e-GP system digitizes the entire procurement process—from planning and bidding to contract management and payment. Suppliers are required to register on the platform, submit bids online, and track the status of tenders and contracts.
To enhance transparency and reduce fraud, the system is integrated with key government databases, including the Kenya Revenue Authority’s iTax system, the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), the Business Registration Service, and the Integrated Population Registration System.
