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Recognition of NeST as Best Public Procurement System in Africa

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  • The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Director General, Dennis Simba, announced on August 20, 2026, that the Electronic Public Procurement System (NeST) has facilitated 397,395 tenders worth Sh40.4 trillion.
  • Special groups have benefited from tenders valued at Sh56 billion since the implementation of NeST.
  • NeST has improved transparency, competition, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement, making it easier for suppliers across the country to access tender opportunities.
  • The compliance rate with procurement laws has increased from 65% in 2023/24 to 79% in 2025/26 due to the use of NeST.
  • The system has significantly reduced paper usage, avoiding the printing of over 288.57 million pages of tender documents, saving approximately Sh27.64 billion.

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Novemba 2024 mfumo huo ulishinda tuzo ya “Mfumo Bora Zaidi wa Ununuzi wa Umma Barani Afrika” katika tuzo za African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) zilizofanyika Kampala, Uganda.

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