Paul Arithi 
Dr.(Eng) Joseph Siror,MD,Kenya Power (KPLC)
- Kenya Power Awards KShs. 3.5 Billion in AGPO Tenders for Youth, Women and PWDs
Kenya Power has recorded a 470pc increase in the uptake of tenders by businesses owned by youth, women and people living with disabilities (PWDs), awarding contracts worth KShs.3.5 billion in the last financial year ended 30th June, 2025.
Kenya Power has recorded a 470% increase in the uptake of tenders by businesses owned by youth, women and people living with disabilities (PWDs), awarding contracts worth KShs.3.5 billion in the last financial year ended 30th June, 2025.
This compares to KShs 614 million awarded to these groups in the previous financial year ended 30th June, 2024, making the 2024/25 performance the highest in the last eight years and underscoring the Company’s commitment to inclusive procurement and economic empowerment.
“Last year, we were intentional in meeting and sensitizing the youth, women and PWDs about procurement opportunities that exist for them within the Company.
Our efforts have led to these impressive results,” said Dr. John Ngeno, Kenya Power’s General Manager for Supply Chain and Logistics.
Youth, Women and PWDs are identified as special bidder categories under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) Framework, which requires all public entities to set aside 30 per cent of their annual procurement budget for tenders directed to these groups.
During the last financial year, Youth-owned enterprises received the biggest share, securing KShs. 2.2 billion, followed by Women and PWDs-owned businesses at KShs. 1.25 billion and KShs.66.7 million, respectively.
“Looking forward, we want to accelerate sensitization forums for these interest groups and include training that will focus on step-by-step guidance on how to bid.
We have noted that PWDs often lag behind the other groups and therefore, we will also use these forums to obtain feedback from this group on the challenges they could be facing so that we tailor solutions for them,” said Dr. Ngeno.
He further noted that added that the Company will continue to work collaboratively with financial institutions to provide linkages for financial support to the interest groups, thereby facilitating their effective participation in procurement processes.
