Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

Also known as: PPRA

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority — oversees procurement compliance across public entities and investigates tender irregularities.

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June 2026
19 JunThe 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
18 JunThe 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
May 2026
30 MayThe 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
April 2026
25 AprThe 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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Activist petitions High Court over Kenya Power procurement tender

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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 →

Saturday 5 September

Baringo saw-millers protest discrimination in forest resource tenders
Saw millers in Baringo County, led by the Timber Manufacturers Association of Kenya, staged demonstrations and filed a petition alleging political interference, ethnic favoritism, and procedural malpractice in the distribution of forest harvesting and saw-milling tenders. They claim that most beneficiaries are outsiders and that large forest acreages have been concentrated in the hands of well-connected individuals and companies.
5 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 18 August

CIPS opens Kenya office to strengthen procurement profession
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has opened its Kenya office in Nairobi, providing access to qualifications, membership, and professional development for procurement professionals and organisations in East Africa. CIPS Global CEO Ben Farrell said the organisation is committed to establishing a long-term presence in Africa and professionalising procurement across the continent.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →