Kenya's Treasury has announced plans to enforce a 30% procurement quota for youth, women, and persons with disabilities through new digital tools. The move aims to ensure compliance with the AGPO (African Government Procurement) rule, which mandates that public institutions allocate a minimum of 30% of procurement opportunities to these groups.
The Treasury will use e-GP (Electronic Government Procurement) and IFMIS (Integrated Financial Management Information System) to monitor and flag institutions that fail to meet the quota. These systems will automatically detect non-compliance and alert relevant authorities.
The policy is part of broader efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce disparities. Officials emphasized that the new measures will increase transparency and accountability in public spending.
The initiative follows recent reports of inconsistent adherence to the AGPO rule, prompting the Treasury to take a more proactive approach. The implementation timeline and specific enforcement mechanisms remain under review.
