Public Procurement Administrative Review Board

Also known as: PPARB · PPRB

Administrative board that reviews and directs amendments to public procurement processes, including election system tenders.

2026-07-282026-10-11

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August 2026
20 AugThe Standard
… On election logistics, IEBC said procurement of election technology and ballot papers had temporarily stalled following a request for review filed at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. …
IEBC steps up 2027 election preparations as voter registration hits 2.94 million
11 AugThe Standard
… CCECC executives had challenged the awarding of the railway tender to the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) which had been disqualified by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. …
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
July 2026
28 JulCitizen Digital
… He further argued that the same tender had already been determined by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. …
Kenya Re bosses deny claims of poor governance, harassment in removal petition

Business

Activist petitions High Court over Kenya Power procurement tender

The News

An activist has filed a High Court petition seeking an independent investigation into Kenya Power Tender No. KP1/9A.2/OT/001/PJT/25-26 for vegetation management labour and transport services, questioning whether the procurement process complied with legal and constitutional requirements. The tender attracted 346 submissions, and the Evaluation Committee recommended 91 bidders for contracts.

25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

Activist petitions High Court over Kenya Power procurement tender
An activist has filed a High Court petition seeking an independent investigation into Kenya Power Tender No. KP1/9A.2/OT/001/PJT/25-26 for vegetation management labour and transport services, questioning whether the procurement process complied with legal and constitutional requirements. The tender attracted 346 submissions, and the Evaluation Committee recommended 91 bidders for contracts.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

IEBC dismisses claims of illegal election system procurement
The IEBC Commissioner said the Commission is lawfully procuring the Integrated Elections Management System through a tender process for the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims of illegal procurement and asserting they have sufficient time within legal timelines.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

High Court upholds cancellation of Kenya Power security tender
The High Court in Nairobi upheld a decision by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board to cancel a security services tender awarded by Kenya Power and Lighting Company, rejecting KPLC's argument that the board lacked jurisdiction to hear complaints filed by security companies challenging the tender.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

CS Duale urges IEBC focus on credible 2027 election
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to execute its mandate under legal guidelines and remain focused on delivering a credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing transparency in procurement and strict adherence to the Public Finance Management Act.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Duale urges IEBC to ignore political pressure ahead of 2027 election
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to resist political pressure and focus on delivering a free, fair and credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing that the stability and democratic values of the country depend on how the electoral agency prepares and conducts its work.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

IEBC ordered to review and amend election systems tender
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board has directed the IEBC to correct, clarify and amend sections of its tender for the supply and maintenance of the Integrated Elections Management System ahead of the 2027 General Election, after finding that some requirements and evaluation criteria were not sufficiently clear and objective.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

Gachagua alleges IEBC plan to rig 2027 election through procurement
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC is planning to procure a new election management system from South Korea to bungle the 2027 General Election, claiming IEBC leadership is determined to award the contract to MIRU Systems Technology.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua accuses IEBC of transferring staff over tender dispute
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC transferred senior officials from its Supply Chain Management and Electoral Management departments to counties outside Nairobi after they refused to give what he called false testimony in proceedings over the commission's proposed Integrated Elections Management System tender, which he claims was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 29 August

Muturi calls on judiciary to prepare election dispute mechanisms
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to activate the Judiciary's elections committee and establish clear timelines for resolving election-related disputes ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that special arrangements should be put in place proactively rather than during an electoral crisis.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

Wetangula warns politicians against undermining IEBC before 2027 polls
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 27 August

IEBC says no election technology tender winner yet
The IEBC chairperson has dismissed allegations by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua that the 2027 presidential election will be rigged through election technology procurement, stating that no company, including Miru Systems Ltd, has been awarded the tender and that specifications are generic and performance-based.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC demands Gachagua provide evidence of bribery allegations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence for allegations of bribery and political interference in the commission's affairs, dismissing claims that politicians sought to influence its leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC suspends election technology procurement, risking 2027 poll delay
The IEBC has temporarily halted procurement of election technology for the 2027 general election following a review request before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board, risking disruption to the recently released electoral calendar.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
COTU-K warns Gachagua against undermining IEBC independence
The Central Organization of Trade Unions has cautioned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against compromising the IEBC's independence, after he alleged the commission's tender for an election management system had been predetermined in favour of a South Korean firm and called for retention of Smartmatic as the provider. COTU-K Secretary General Francis Atwoli said Gachagua's claims, made without evidence, risk destabilizing the country ahead of 2027 and risk laying the foundation for rejecting the election outcome in advance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

IEBC Admits 20% Error in Election System Tender Requirements
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission acknowledged mistakenly requiring bidders to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price for a new Integrated Elections Management System, exceeding the legal limit of 10 per cent. The error was revealed during proceedings where Galadirel Investments Limited challenged the tender, claiming it violated procurement law and constitutional requirements.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC admits tender error but denies favouring South Korean firm
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission admitted it mistakenly required bidders to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price for a new elections management system tender, when the law caps it at 10 per cent. IEBC said it is preparing an addendum to correct the requirement and has defended the rest of the tender, dismissing claims it is flawed, discriminatory, or designed to favour a particular company.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua alleges IEBC election technology tender rigged for South Korean firm
DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed the IEBC's election technology tender was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Company Limited, urging development partners and embassies to monitor the procurement process. The IEBC tender remains on hold following a challenge at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 24 August

Gachagua alleges plot by Joho and IEBC to rig 2027 election
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a scheme to rig the 2027 General Election involving Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and IEBC vice chairperson Fahima Araphat, claiming a new system is being developed at the IEBC for this purpose. Gachagua said he is still gathering information and has not disclosed details of the alleged plan.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 20 August

IEBC formally gazetted 2027 election period with detailed timelines
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC halts ballot paper and technology tenders pending review
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has temporarily frozen procurement of election technology and ballot papers for the 2027 General Election following a review request filed with the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. Procurement of other election materials is continuing as planned.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC registers 2.94 million voters ahead of 2027 election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has stepped up preparations for the August 10, 2027 General Election, with 2,936,516 Kenyans registered as voters since Continuous Voter Registration launched on September 29, 2025. The Commission projects a final register of about 28.5 million voters and is expanding voter registration for Kenyans abroad from 12 to 26 countries.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Gachagua accuses Ruto of presiding over lawlessness, anarchy
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over lawlessness and anarchy, claiming Kenya has witnessed a total breakdown of law and order with goons taking over the legal mandate of the National Police Service.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

Kenya Re executives deny misconduct in removal petition
Kenya Re Group Managing Director Dr. Hillary Wachinga and General Manager Ruth Ngugi have denied allegations of intimidation, micromanagement, financial impropriety and abuse of office in a court petition seeking their removal. They argue that the petitioner failed to exhaust dispute resolution mechanisms before going to court.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →