The public procurement watchdog says some public officers are still bypassing a new system and procuring goods and services under the radar, warning that they face fines and surcharges of the amounts paid through such deals.
In a new circular to counties and national government entities, the public procurement watchdog has lifted the lid on how the officers authorised the buying of goods and services outside the Electronic Government Procurement System (E-GPS), the mandatory public procurement platform since July 1, 2025.
