Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has backed the mandatory transition to the electronic Government procurement system championed by the National Treasury.
According to the CS, the implementation of the E-Procurement is going to enhance transparency and accountability within government.
“It will ensure the most qualified persons deliver services to Kenyans. When you are introducing a new system, you will definitely have challenges and it can’t be theoretical but practical,” said the CS.
He continued,” We are tendering for consumables and for operations. We totally support the E-Procurement. There are some challenges and we will continue having challenges when you introduce something new. But you must adopt the system then you work on the challenges.”
The CS shared his experience using the E-procurement.
“I was very happy the other day to approve the procurement plan electronically. The procurement is ongoing and yes, we are having challenges and those challenges will ensure the process is transparent.”
