{
  "id": 7987318,
  "title": "Govt aims to cut public procurement costs by 60% through electronic system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/govt-aims-to-cut-public-procurement-costs-by-60-through-electronic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:34:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/govt-aims-to-cut-public-procurement-costs-by-60-through-electronic-system"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenyan government aims to slash public procurement costs by up to 60% through the electronic government procurement (e-GP) system, according to Kenneth Matiba, CEO of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). Speaking in Kisumu on September 17, 2026, Matiba highlighted how the digital platform would enhance transparency and traceability in the procurement process, making it more difficult for unscrupulous actors to exploit loopholes. By digitizing the entire procurement cycle, from identifying needs to awarding and managing contracts, the system aims to reduce corruption and ensure that only qualified professionals secure public tenders. KISM has already trained over 4,800 professionals across the country on the e-GP system, with a focus on suppliers, contractors, and service providers. The training program, which has been piloted in Kisumu and Siaya counties, is expected to help other regions overcome initial challenges and eventually streamline the procurement process, reducing reliance on manual procedures and fostering greater fairness and competitiveness.",
  "summary": "The government is seeking to cut public procurement costs by up to 60 per cent through the electronic government procurement (e-GP) system, the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has said. KISM chief executive officer Kenneth Matiba said the digital platform would also help seal loopholes in procurement by making transactions traceable from the identification […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kenyan government aims to reduce procurement costs by up to 60%.",
    "Electronic system enhances transparency and traceability in procurement.",
    "KISM trained 4,800 professionals on e-GP system across Kenya."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}