Kaluma calls out individuals fighting govt’s electronic procurement system plan
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has called out individuals opposing the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, accusing them of attempting to shield entrenched corruption networks built around manual tendering processes.
In a statement on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Kaluma has stated that corruption has become the “germ” depleting Kenya’s national resources and undermining development, noting that procurement remains one of the biggest loopholes for looting public funds.
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“In Kenya, corruption is budgeted and secured through easily manipulated manual procurement. Those fighting the e-GP system are corrupt individuals who have been benefiting from this manipulation,” Kaluma stated.
He argued that the e-GP system, which automates government procurement processes, reduces human interaction, enhances transparency, and curtails opportunities for fraud.
According to Kaluma, resistance to the digital system is not about technical flaws but a deliberate attempt by corrupt networks to maintain control over lucrative government tenders.
“Those fighting e-GP are corrupt individuals who have been engaging in corruption aided by manipulable manual procurement.”
e-GP system
The government launched the e-GP system, an online portal designed to streamline public procurement processes, on April 11, 2025. This system allows government entities and suppliers to manage the entire procurement process, including 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 is expected to conclude in June 2025, followed by full implementation.
The system was developed in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act No. 1 of 2003, which gives effect to Article 227 of the Constitution, mandating 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.
