Public Investments and Assets Management-Kenya

PS WAGUNDA VISITS KEDPA OFFICES The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Mr. Cyrell Wagunda today made an inspection tour at the Kenya Procurement & Disposal Agency (KEDPA) offices and warehouses in Nairobi's Industrial Area. The PS was briefed on the Mandate of the Agency and taken round the various warehouses by the Secretary of Administration Mr. Michael Lesimam to take stock of the various assets the Agency still holds. In his remarks, PS Wagunda noted that the site visit was instrumental for oversight, to ensure operational efficiency, staff accountability and optimal performance of the Agency. PS Wagunda who was accompanied by Mr. Eric Korir, Director Public Procurement observed that the Government has robust facilities that are instrumental for efficient service delivery to the public. The KEPDA staff present were Mr. Samuel Wanjohi and Mr. Charles Aruasa

SDPIAM HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES The State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management (SDPIAM) senior officers led by Eng. Kefa Seda, Director General of the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate in coordination with the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs today participated in a roundtable on Portfolio of ongoing Government Legislative Agenda Initiatives. During the meeting that was chaired by Mr. Nick Biketi, Secretary Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs, State Department for Parliamentary Affairs, SDPIAM presented the Department's ongoing policy and legislative initiatives, and statutory instruments aimed at improving oversight, effective management of public assets and enhancing governance. SDPIAM illustrated various reforms that are underway including; Amendment to the Retirement Benefits Act, Amendment to the Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act and Reviews of Pension Laws. The Government is streamlining legal reforms and monitoring the progress of various initiatives centred on whole-of-government approach to achieve the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) deliverables.

SDPIAM HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES The State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management (SDPIAM) senior officers led by Eng. Kefa Seda, Director General of the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate in coordination with the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs today participated in a roundtable on Portfolio of ongoing Government Legislative Agenda Initiatives. During the meeting that was chaired by Mr. Nick Biketi, Secretary Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs, State Department for Parliamentary Affairs, SDPIAM presented the Department's ongoing policy and legislative initiatives, and statutory instruments aimed at improving oversight, effective management of public assets and enhancing governance. SDPIAM illustrated various reforms that are underway including; Amendment to the Retirement Benefits Act, Amendment to the Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act and Reviews of Pension Laws. The Government is streamlining legal reforms and monitoring the progress of various initiatives centred on whole-of-government approach to achieve the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) deliverables.

PS WAGUNDA MEETS THE eGP CIT TEAM TO ASSESS ROLL-OUT PROGRESS The Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management (SDPIAM), Mr. Cyrell Wagunda has met the Contract Implementing Team (CIT) of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System, to assess the rolling out of the System across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the progress of integrating it with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), to facilitate payment. Speaking during the meeting held today, PS Wagunda appreciated the progress, saying that various Procurement Entities are already rolling out the System successfully with some glitches. He emphasised the importance of e-GP in enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency, and ensuring value for money in public spending. In attendance were: Dr. Bahati Mwita, the Secretary Administration, Mr. Eric Korir, Director Public Procurement and other senior officers in the State Department.