Caleb Amisi says newly launched E-GP system is scheme to centralise corruption
By Nancy Marende, August 26, 2025Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has criticised the government’s newly launched electronic procurement platform, the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP), accusing it of being a ploy to centralise corruption.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Amisi claimed the platform, which is meant to streamline public procurement processes, is in fact designed to give the national government full control over procurement, including at the county level.
“A government that wants to steal everything, including from counties, through a centralised system of procurement does not stand in the community of nations and call itself legitimate,” Amisi said.
“E-GP is a scheme to employ only one procurement officer in the whole country,” he added.
E-GP system
The government launched the e-GP system, an online portal designed to streamline public procurement processes, on April 11, 2025, which allows government entities and suppliers to manage the entire procurement process, registration, planning, tendering, and contracting online.
It is expected to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the allocation and use of public resources.
The system aims to reduce bureaucracy and corruption across national and county governments while enhancing service delivery.
At the same time, it is projected to cut operational costs by up to Ksh300 billion and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services, benefiting ordinary citizens.
All ministries, state corporations, and county governments will begin onboarding to the e-GP system from April 2025. The piloting phase will end in June 2025, followed by full implementation.
The system was developed in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act No. 1 of 2003, giving effect to Article 227 of the Constitution, which mandates efficient procedures for public procurement and disposal of assets.
Integration with IFMIS
All budgetary allocations for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) will be entered into the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and linked with e-GP to streamline budgeting and payments.
This integration also simplifies auditing by providing a transparent and accessible trail for review.
Who Can Use the e-GP System?
Procuring Entities—Includes all government agencies—ministries, departments, commissions, parastatals, and public organisations using public funds.
Suppliers/Contractors/Consultants – Businesses or individuals interested in supplying goods, services, or works to the government.