The National Treasury has intensified its sensitization campaign on public asset management and electronic procurement systems, bringing on board the last batch of counties in a nationwide exercise that aims to streamline efficiency, enhance accountability, and eliminate corruption in public service.
Speaking in Nyeri during a workshop for county procurement officers and accountants, the Principal Secretary for Public Investment and Asset Management, Cyrell Odede Wagunda, said the government had so far sensitized 40 counties and was finalizing the remaining seven to ensure all the 47 counties adopt a standardized model of tracing and recording assets.
“Our department is responsible for public investment and asset management. We have been engaging counties on how to properly trace, record, and centrally manage their assets. Today, we are covering the last group of counties, completing a process we began with over 30 counties,” the PS said.
Alongside asset management, the government is also pushing for full adoption of the Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) System, which was officially rolled out on July 1, 2025, marking the start of the 2025/26 financial year.
Odede noted that the system has already integrated government budgets, with close to 90 percent of state departments publishing their annual procurement plans online. Several counties have also uploaded their procurement plans, signaling readiness to transact business electronically.
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“There have been concerns about court cases and system downtimes, but let me be clear—the courts did not nullify the use of EGP. The law allows either manual or electronic systems. However, the government has decided to embrace electronic procurement, and if you want to do business with government, you must do it electronically,” he emphasized.
The PS dismissed claims that the system was unreliable, insisting that EGP was fully functional and accessible across the country.
“If you log in today, you will find all tenders and annual procurement plans published. The system is 100 percent operational, efficient, and transparent. This is the best model so far—it removes unnecessary paperwork, enhances transparency, and eliminates corruption loopholes,” he assured.
He added that concerns raised by some stakeholders, including those who moved to court seeking an 18-month extension, were not about rejecting the system but requesting additional time to comply.
“As a government, we are keen on creating an environment where efficiency and accountability thrive. Digital systems like EGP are not just about convenience; they are tools for good governance,” Odede said.
The sensitization forums are expected to bolster counties’ capacity in managing resources while opening up fairer, corruption-free opportunities for businesses seeking to work with government.
By Rodgers Wagura
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