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Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

Also known as: PPRA

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority — government body that investigates procurement compliance issues at public entities and reviews tender processes in Kenya.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    countries.“We had a commitment in our conversation today to make Kenya Africa’s shining star for the professionalisation of procurement,” said CIPS global chief executive Ben Farrell, MBE, referring to talks held earlier in the day with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

    Why the world's procurement profession body is betting on Kenya
  3. Citizen Digital

    nt institutions. “CRBC being a state-owned enterprise, owned by the government of China, declined his demands,” Ichung’wah stated, adding that CRBC contracts are “subjected to the laws of Kenya” and scrutinised by institutions including the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

    Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua of attempting to extort Ksh.300M from Chinese firm
  4. Citizen Digital

    KNH confirms compliance after PPRA raises audit concerns By Kenneth Gachie August 08, 2026 05:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The KNH Accident and Emergency Department.

    KNH confirms compliance after PPRA raises audit concerns
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    "Under the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, complaints regarding the procurement system are first addressed by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority," he said.

    Kenya Re bosses deny claims of poor governance, harassment in removal petition
  7. Citizen Digital

    They also want the court to direct the Auditor-General, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA), and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to carry out forensic audits into the procurement of legal services, legal fees paid,

    Petition filed for suspension of advocates linked to multi-billion county legal fraud
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeEmbattled Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has secured another significant victory in his battle to retain control of the federation after the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) closed its investigation into the controversial

    Boost for FKF boss Mohammed as procurement authority drops Sh42m CHAN probe
  10. The Standard

    In the petition, Omtatah sued KPA and its Managing Director, William Rutto, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, National Treasury and Attorney General, with Katiba Institute cited as Interested Party.Omtatah said that KPA and Rutto’s decision to alter the procurement method

    Court okays KPA's restricted tendering of heavy machinery amidst protests
  11. The Standard

    The committee, chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba, on Wednesday held a high-stakes session with Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja, focusing on concerns raised by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) regarding non-uploading of procurement data to the Publi

    Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    The petitioner has sued KURA Director General Silas Murira Kinoti and KURA, while naming the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and Wajir Governor Ahmed Jiir as interested parties.According to court documents, the disputed tenders involve six urban road and drainage p

    Petition seeks to stop Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects over alleged procurement flaws
  14. April 2026
  15. The Standard

    He welcomed the probe which is being carried out by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Confederation of African Football (CAF), and FIFA.“We welcome these processes and respectful

    CHAN scandal: Mariga calls for speedy probe on Sh42 million insurance saga
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CIPS establishes East Africa hub in Kenya for procurement standards

The News

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply, has launched its East Africa office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as its regional coordinating hub for operations in 13 countries. CIPS global leadership says the move is intended to make Kenya the reference point for the profession on the African continent.

16 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. CIPS establishes East Africa hub in Kenya for procurement standards

    The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply, has launched its East Africa office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as its regional coordinating hub for operations in 13 countries. CIPS global leadership says the move is intended to make Kenya the reference point for the profession on the African continent.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ichung'wah accuses Gachagua of extortion attempts on Chinese firm

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to extort Ksh.300 million from the China Road and Bridge Corporation while serving as deputy president, and of demanding Ksh.10 billion to "fix Mount Kenya politics" during his tenure.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. KNH says procurement issues from 2024/2025 resolved

    Kenyatta National Hospital responded to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority concerns, stating that procurement compliance issues identified in its 2024/2025 financial year have been addressed and resolved. KNH was among 20 public entities flagged by PPRA over cooperation with procurement audits.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. 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

Saturday 11 July

  1. Petition filed to suspend advocates in county legal fraud case

    A High Court petition seeks suspension of several advocates accused of illegally operating multiple law firms, conflicts of interest, and orchestrating fraudulent litigation to siphon billions from county governments and public institutions. The petitioners also seek orders barring Nairobi City County, Marsabit County Government, LAPFUND, and the Kenya County Government Workers Union from issuing new legal instructions or processing payments to the advocates.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Procurement authority closes Sh42m CHAN insurance tender probe

    The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has closed its investigation into a Sh42.4 million insurance tender linked to the 2024 African Nations Championship, ruling it lacks jurisdiction because no public funds were used. The decision comes as FKF president Hussein Mohammed faces internal pressure from a faction led by his deputy McDonald Mariga over allegations of financial mismanagement.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. High Court allows KPA's restricted tendering for port machinery

    Mombasa High Court dismissed a petition challenging Kenya Ports Authority's restricted tendering process for 14 reachstackers, 15 forklifts and 48 terminal tractors worth sh.1.444,358,056, ruling the petitioners filed too late and should have acted when the tender was advertised.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Senate scrutinizes Nairobi County over pending bills, procurement gaps

    The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget held a session with Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja, questioning the county over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities, and failure to comply with statutory reporting requirements. Governor Sakaja attributed earlier reporting gaps in the 2022/2023 financial year to institutional transition challenges and said the county has since corrected the deficiencies.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Petition filed to halt Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects

    A High Court petition has been filed seeking to stop six road and drainage projects worth Sh1.8 billion in Wajir County over alleged procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, and violations of procurement laws. The petitioner alleges the procurement process was manipulated to benefit entities linked to Governor Ahmed Jiir.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. FKF suspends three officials over Sh42 million insurance funds loss

    Football Kenya Federation's NEC suspended President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the reported loss of Sh42 million in CHAN Pamoja tournament insurance funds, appointing McDonald Mariga as acting-President. The EACC, IRA, PPRA, CAF, and FIFA are investigating the matter, which Mohammed denies, claiming CAF procured the insurance and FKF made no payments to any insurance company.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

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