The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) have launched a nationwide training and sensitization programme on the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system targeting public secondary schools across the country.
According to a letter dated May 14, 2026, signed by Mr. Simon Mururi on behalf of the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Basic Education Prof Julius Bitok, the programme will run from May 19 to June 11, 2026, and will involve County Directors of Education (CDEs), Sub-county Directors of Education (SCDEs), school administrators, and procurement officers.
The Ministry noted that the programme follows a request by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority through a letter dated April 27, 2026, and approval granted by the Principal Secretary through Ref. MOE/SCHM/7/33/VOL V dated May 4, 2026.
“This is to bring to your attention that the State Department for Basic Education and Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is planning to roll out training and sensitization of e-GP System to schools as from 19th May 2026 to 4th June 2026,” reads part of the ministry communication signed by Simon Mururi on behalf of the Principal Secretary.
The Ministry directed County Directors of Education to coordinate with Sub-county Directors of Education in mobilizing participants for the training programme across all regions.
The programme is expected to cover more than 9,063 participants drawn from public secondary schools countrywide.
Education officials said the move is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, efficiency, and digital integration in procurement processes within learning institutions.
The training programme has been divided into regional phases, with different counties assigned venues, consultants, and training dates.
First phase: May 19–21, 2026
The first phase will cover Nairobi, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, and Bungoma counties. Nairobi participants will train at Best Western Plus Meridian under DEVRELL consultancy, while counties in the western region will largely be handled by TRIDE-BAC LTD at venues including Pinecone Hotel, Amanda Resort, Wasafi Ridge Hotel, and Sosa Cottages.
Second phase: May 20–22, 2026
Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, and Kiambu counties will participate in the second phase coordinated by LIDATECH. Venues include Paradise Point Resort, The White Rhino Hotel, Roswam Hotel, Nokras Hotel, and The Luke Hotel.
Third phase: May 26–29, 2026
The third phase will involve Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Nandi, Kajiado, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, and Nyamira counties. Training venues include Gelian Hotel, Parkside Villas, Sahara Gardens, Mara Frontier Hotel, Calabash Hotel, Nyakoe Hotel, and Helsinki Hotel.
Fourth phase: June 2–5, 2026
Counties in the Rift Valley and upper eastern region, including Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, and Tharaka-Nithi, will undertake the training between June 2 and June 5.
Final phase: June 9–11, 2026
The final phase will cover coastal and northern counties including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera. Venues include Kilifi Beach Bay Resort, Royal Park Hotel, Tana Palace Hotel, Malaika Gardens, Taiwan Rocks Hotel, Oasis Hotel, and Granada Hotel.
Education stakeholders say the rollout of the e-GP system marks a major step toward digitizing procurement management in schools and reducing inefficiencies associated with manual systems.
Training schedule for public secondary schools
| Phase | Counties Covered | Dates |
| Phase 1 | Nairobi, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma | May 19–21, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu | May 20–22, 2026 |
| Phase 3 | Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Nandi, Kajiado, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira | May 26–29, 2026 |
| Phase 4 | Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi | June 2–5, 2026 |
| Phase 5 | Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera | June 9–11, 2026 |
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The initiative is also expected to improve compliance with public procurement regulations while enhancing transparency and accountability in the use of school resources.
By Joseph Mambili
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