Win for marginalised groups as Kenya Power awards them more tenders
National
By
Sharon Wanga
| Apr 05, 2024
Kenya Power has witnessed a surge in the participation of special interest groups, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities, in its procurement opportunities.
In the current financial year, KPLC General Manager John Ng’eno says, the parastatal has awarded tenders worth Sh609 million to these special groups.
According to Ng’eno, the increase in uptake resulted from the sensitization programmes that were undertaken by the parastatal in a bid to inform them of the procurement opportunities available.
“We have sustained sensitization workshops across the country to educate special interest groups on how to participate in our procurement processes so that we can attain 100% absorption of the procurement budget that we have set aside for them," said Ngeno.
READ MORE
Madagascar tycoon to buy Zuku parent firm Wananchi Group
Real estate posts high productivity as challenges hit wholesale, retail sectors
Gold rush: How illegal gallbladder trade threatens Lake Victoria fishers
How container cash deposits are creating a problem for Kenyan traders
Agencies in fresh plan to market Kenyan coffee
AI-driven smart borders transform travel security
Fresh test for Ruto as IMF urges new tax policies to unlock loans
Kenya's nuclear power plan faces significant cost hurdles
Healthcare and business: Diana Okello's journey in aviation medicine niche
How access to credit is boosting tech adoption, earnings for SMEs
In its procurement opportunities, KPLC awarded the youths a total of Sh472.9 million under the Supply Chain and Logistics Businesses tender.
Women and PWDs on the other hand accounted for Sh135.5 million and Sh646,700 respectively.
These tenders are part of the Sh1.8 billion procurement budget that had been reserved to be used under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities.
This year’s tender allocation is an increase from the previous financial year, where the marginalised groups were awarded a total of Sh244 million worth of tender by Kenya Power.
According to Ng’eno, the Company is working in collaboration with leading financial institutions to offer financial aid to the bidders falling under the special group category as well as carrying pre-bid conferences during a tendering period to enhance knowledge and awareness among bidders.
This they say aims at creating a more inclusive and equitable procurement process as well as empowering the marginalized entrepreneurs in the country.