Kenya's official government procurement portal for public sector tenders and contracts.
Visit Kenya PPIPThe Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) is Kenya's official government procurement platform. The portal publishes tenders from national and county governments across East Africa's largest economy.
What PPIP Covers
The portal covers procurement from national government ministries, state corporations, and 47 county governments. Kenya has opportunities in infrastructure, healthcare, technology, agriculture, and development projects.
How to Use PPIP
Suppliers can browse tenders without registration. The platform supports search by entity, category, and county. Bidding typically requires AGPO (Access to Government Procurement Opportunities) registration for certain categories.
Strengths
- English platform: Full English interface
- Regional hub: East African economic centre
- Development funding: World Bank and donor-funded projects
- Digital economy: Growing technology sector
Limitations
- Local preferences: AGPO preferences for certain categories
- County fragmentation: 47 county governments with varying processes
- Registration requirements: Various registration categories
- Platform reliability: Occasional technical issues
How many notices does Kenya PPIP publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1,662 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,008 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,457 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,607 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,791 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,180 |
| May 2026 | 335 |
| Jun 2026 | 3,256 |
| Jul 2026 | 848 |
| Aug 2026 | 611 |
| Sept 2026 | 725 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,035 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 15,515 notices from Kenya PPIP.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Kenya PPIP published 15,515 tenders.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from Kenya PPIP was Construction work (CPV division 45): an estimated 48% of notices, from a sample of 1,000 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on Kenya PPIP was Nakuru County Government, with 955 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Kenya PPIP in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 8 days or more to respond.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Kenya PPIP in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, 9 in 10 came with their documents.
Largest categories
- Construction work: 48%
- Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: 6%
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: 5%
- Construction structures and materials; auxiliary construction products: 4%
- Financial and insurance services: 3%
Most active buyers
- Nakuru County Government: 955
- Kenya Rural Roads Authority : 750
- Kitui County Government: 488
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AGPO?
AGPO (Access to Government Procurement Opportunities) is Kenya's preferential procurement programme for youth, women, and persons with disabilities. 30% of procurement is reserved for AGPO categories.
Can foreign companies bid?
Yes, particularly for larger contracts and internationally-funded projects. Smaller contracts may have local preference requirements.
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