Counties raise concerns over delays in e-procurement system

National Treasury CS John Mbadi addresses the media on the status of e-government procurement system at the Treasury Building, Nairobi, on August 28, 2025. [File, Standard] 

There is growing opposition on the directive requiring all government agencies to migrate to the new electronic procurement platform, with concerns of delayed acquisition of critical commodities in some sectors.

Samburu Governor, Jonathan Lati Lelelit who appeared before the Senate Committee on Roads and Transportation to respond to county queries said e-procurement is the way to go for the country.