The National Treasury

The National Treasury, through the Government Digital Payments Department, wishes to notify members of the public and all e-Citizen platform users of scheduled system maintenance on 7–8 November 2026 and 14–15 November 2026, from 10.00 pm to 5.00 am on each occasion.

During these periods, users may experience temporary service interruptions or limited access to e-Citizen services.

Members of the public are advised to plan accordingly and complete any urgent transactions before the scheduled maintenance.

The exercise is intended to facilitate system upgrades, enhance security, improve performance and strengthen the reliability of e-Citizen services.

CS Hon. FCPA John Mbadi @JohnMbadiN has said that Kenya’s Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system has facilitated the award of 4,470 contracts valued at approximately KSh 18.3 billion since its launch on 7 April 2025.

Speaking during a breakfast meeting convened by the Institute of Public Finance (IPF), Hon Mbadi said the platform has onboarded 1,546 procuring entities, processed more than 30,000 requisitions and registered 45,000 suppliers.

The system has also been integrated with key government platforms, including IFMIS, the Business Registration Service (BRS), National Construction Authority (NCA), Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) and i-Tax, strengthening transparency, accountability and efficiency in public procurement.

The CS emphasised that the success of e-GP will depend not only on onboarding procuring entities but also on sustained system utilisation, compliance and building the capacity of public institutions and suppliers. Particular attention is required to ensure that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as well as businesses owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities, can effectively participate in public procurement.

He said that the next phase will extend the platform to remaining procuring entities and introduce additional modules, including electronic complaints and appeals and contract management, with development partners expected to support technical integration and change management.

The Government is advancing e-GP as a fundamental public procurement reform to strengthen oversight, minimise irregularities, enhance competition and secure greater value for money in the use of public resources.

CS Hon FCPA John Mbadi @JohnMbadiN has urged banks to pass on interest rate cuts to borrowers and expand lending to businesses, farmers and MSMEs, saying the full benefits of monetary policy easing must translate into affordable credit and productive investment.

Speaking at the 2026 NCBA Economic Forum in Nairobi, the Cabinet Secretary for the noted that while the Central Bank Rate @CBKKenya has declined from 13% in mid 2024 to 8.75%, average lending rates remain at 14.4%. He called on banks to extend greater relief to borrowers and channel increased lending towards the real economy, as Government borrowing from banks declines.

Hon. Mbadi said Kenya's economic resilience must be sustained through fiscal discipline, structural reforms and stronger private sector investment, projecting economic growth of 5.1% in 2027. He reaffirmed the Government's commitment to safeguarding economic gains through the election period, maintaining policy stability and mobilising private capital for infrastructure and development.

He also highlighted reforms in public finance management, including the Treasury Single Account, digital public procurement and the National Infrastructure Fund, as key to strengthening fiscal discipline and financing Kenya's long term transformation.

Ongoing: The 2026 NCBA Economic Forum in Nairobi, themed “Sustaining Economic Resilience While Safeguarding Policy Gains in 2027.
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CS Hon. FCPA John Mbadi, EGH, will on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, address the 2026 NCBA Economic Forum, under the theme “Sustaining Economic Resilience while Safeguarding Policy Gains in 2027.” The forum will provide a platform for engagement on Kenya’s economic outlook, resilience and the policy priorities necessary to sustain economic gains. The event will run from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and will be broadcast live on the National Treasury and NCBA’s official social media channels.