KISM Reaffirms Commitment to Digitizing Public Procurement through EGP System Rollout

KISM Reaffirms Commitment to Digitizing Public Procurement through EGP System Rollout

By Wilson Amondo 

Nairobi  September 3, 2025

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has reaffirmed its strategic support for the nationwide rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement System (EGPS), positioning supply chain professionals as a critical pillar in modernizing and professionalizing public procurement in Kenya.

As a statutory body established under the Supplies Practitioners Management Act (SPMA) No.17 of 2007, KISM is mandated to register, license, train, discipline, and regulate supply chain professionals across the country. With over 28,000 members, the Institute is playing a leading role in facilitating the end-to-end digital transformation of procurement processes.

“The rollout of EGPS is not just a government directive—it is a necessary evolution,” said the Institute in a statement released after the recent Heads of Procurement Forum held from August 11 to 15, 2025. The forum, officiated by key government officials including Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, and Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury FCPA Hon. John Mbadi, emphasized the importance of accountability, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement.

KISM noted that digitizing procurement through EGPS will minimize manual inefficiencies and reduce opportunities for corruption and external interference. The system is expected to significantly enhance the visibility and traceability of public procurement activities—ensuring taxpayer value and boosting public trust.

Listening to Stakeholders, Leading with Integrity

In collaboration with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), KISM has already implemented a nationwide capacity-building program focused on ethics and integrity for supply chain professionals. This initiative, which ran in Mombasa from August 12 to 16, 2024, underscores the Institute’s proactive stance on ensuring ethical compliance in the profession.
KISM has also welcomed and analyzed the extensive feedback, concerns, and proposals from stakeholders regarding the EGPS rollout. “We appreciate the observations shared. They are guiding our approach to ensuring the system is rolled out correctly, professionally, and inclusively,” the Institute stated.

Guardians of Accountability

KISM was emphatic that its members—licensed supply chain professionals—must not be generalized or stereotyped due to past shortcomings in the procurement sector. Instead, these professionals should be recognized for their resilience and commitment to reform.
“We stand with our members who have demonstrated professional integrity and accountability in their service to the public. The country wins when we professionalize and digitize procurement,” the Institute affirmed.

As the national professional body regulating the supply chain sector, KISM reiterated its readiness to collaborate with the National Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to ensure a seamless transition to digital systems.


The rollout of the EGPS is set to mark a turning point in Kenya’s procurement history. KISM has urged all supply chain professionals to continue embracing the shift, enhancing their skills, and upholding the highest standards of ethics and transparency.

“EGPS is not just a system. It’s a signal of a new era—one that we fully support, and one in which we are proud to lead,” concluded the statement.

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