Kenya
Kenya's public procurement is published through the IFMIS (Integrated Financial Management Information System) and the Public Procurement Information Portal.
Data source
Otnox retrieves tenders from IFMIS every 4 hours, covering national and county government procurement.
Procurement framework
Kenyan procurement is governed by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015:
- The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) oversees compliance
- Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) reserves 30% of procurement for youth, women, and persons with disabilities
- International competitive bidding is used for high-value contracts
- Currency is Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Procurement language is English
Typical tender volume
Kenya publishes approximately 800-1,500 new tenders per month from national ministries, state corporations, and 47 county governments. Kenya is one of East Africa's most active procurement markets.
Key sectors
High-volume procurement categories:
- Road and transport infrastructure
- ICT and e-government projects
- Healthcare and medical equipment
- Agricultural supplies and food programs
- Water and sanitation infrastructure
- Consulting and capacity building
Tips for foreign bidders
Kenya is relatively open to international companies, especially for:
- Large infrastructure projects funded by international development agencies (World Bank, AfDB)
- Technology projects where local expertise is limited
- Consulting engagements requiring specialized international experience
Key considerations:
- Local content requirements may apply
- Joint ventures with Kenyan firms are advantageous
- Understanding county-level procurement processes is important as devolution has shifted significant budgets to counties
Many Kenyan tenders are funded by international development agencies, which often have their own procurement rules (World Bank guidelines, etc.). These internationally funded tenders tend to be more transparent and offer better payment security.