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Alex Mwakideu backs Ruto on e-procurement
01st September, 2025 08:36 AM
Radio personality Alex Mwakideu has thrown his weight behind President William Ruto’s push for the full adoption of the government’s e-procurement system, saying it is the only way to guarantee transparency and accountability in public tenders.
Speaking on air on September 1, 2025, Mwakideu praised the President’s firm stand that there will be “no going back” on the reforms, adding that those unwilling to embrace the system should step aside.
He argued that digitisation is long overdue and that Kenyans deserve to know who is awarded government tenders and the reasons behind those decisions.
“Rais amesema, there is no going back on e-procurement. Kama hutaki, toka kwa serikali. Amesema ni digitali. Kama hutaki, toka kwa serikali. Mimi naunga mkono. Finya kabisa, tujue ni nani ambaye amepewa hiyo tender na mbona yeye amepewa tender. We want to know why,” Mwakideu stated.
Call for transparency and accountability
Mwakideu noted that corruption in government procurement has, for years, denied Kenyans quality services and development. He said the digital system will not only streamline processes but also make it harder for individuals to manipulate tendering in their favour.
The broadcaster emphasised that e-procurement will give citizens access to information about government contracts, empowering them to question irregularities and demand accountability from leaders. According to him, transparency in tenders is the first step toward dismantling networks of corruption that thrive in secrecy.
“Finya kabisa,” Mwakideu repeated, stressing that the new system should be enforced without compromise to ensure that only deserving companies win tenders through merit.
His comments align with the government’s insistence that adoption of the e-Government Procurement System (e-GPS) is mandatory for all public institutions. President Ruto has said the platform is central to his administration’s fight against graft and will enhance efficiency in service delivery.
The National Treasury has already cautioned state entities that failure to onboard the digital system will attract punitive measures. While some critics argue that infrastructure gaps could hinder implementation in remote areas, Mwakideu maintains that resistance to the reform is largely fueled by individuals afraid of losing access to opaque tender deals.
With public debate intensifying, Mwakideu’s voice adds a strong endorsement from outside political circles.
