Laikipia University on 26th February 2026, hosted a Phase Two Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) Supplier Training Workshop organized by The National Treasury of Kenya in partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). The capacity-building workshop was aimed at equipping suppliers with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively participate in the Government’s Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system.
The training focused on key areas including supplier registration and profile approvals, the e-bidding process and bid preparation, e-bid security and guarantee management, as well as e-contract management. Participants also received one-on-one technical support to enhance their understanding of the system and improve their competitiveness in public procurement opportunities.
Prior to the training session, the visiting delegation from the National Treasury paid a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kibett Rotich. During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor welcomed the initiative and emphasized the importance of strengthening supplier capacity and transparency in public procurement through digital systems.
Also present during the courtesy visit was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning), Prof. Patience Mshenga, who reiterated the University’s commitment to supporting national initiatives that promote efficiency, accountability and inclusivity in government procurement.
The National Treasury delegation was led by Catherine Muli, Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management and Asset Management at the National Treasury, who highlighted the Government’s ongoing efforts to transition procurement processes to the electronic platform in order to enhance transparency, efficiency and accessibility for suppliers across the country.
The workshop brought together suppliers from across the region and forms part of a nationwide training programme aimed at building supplier capacity and increasing participation in the e-GP system.
Through hosting such national initiatives, Laikipia University continues to support government programmes that promote digital transformation, transparency and economic empowerment within the procurement sector.