Kenya's New e-GP System: Everything SMEs Need to Know About Government Tenders in 2026
Meta description: Kenya's new e-GP electronic procurement system is now mandatory for all government entities. Here's what SMEs need to know — and how to find opportunities the old portals won't show you.
Meta description: Kenya's new e-GP electronic procurement system is now mandatory for all government entities. Here's what SMEs need to know — and how to find opportunities the old portals won't show you.
If you've been submitting tenders for more than a year, you already know the drill: check tenders.go.ke, check mygov.go.ke, follow the county procurement notices, hope nothing gets posted while you're offline.
In July 2025, the Kenya National Treasury made e-GP Kenya (egpkenya.go.ke) mandatory for all government procuring entities — national ministries, state corporations, and county governments alike. A single platform. Full procurement lifecycle. Integrated with KRA iTax, IFMIS, and the Business Registration Service.
If you're still only watching the old portals, you're already missing tenders.
This guide breaks down exactly what e-GP means for your business — and what smart SMEs are doing right now to stay ahead.
e-GP (electronic Government Procurement) is Kenya's National Treasury-run platform that digitizes the entire procurement process — from tender advertisement to contract award to payment.