The National Treasury has trained County Executive Committee (CEC) members for finance from the 47 counties on IFMIS e-procurement and urged them make an end-to-end use of the system to curb mismanagement of resources.
Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Kamau Thugge told the CECs at a workshop held in in Nairobi today that adoption of the automated procurement and payment system would significantly improve operations of their respective counties as well as enable them to effectively perform.
“I urge all of you to take keen interest in the training this morning, and especially the kinds of reports that you will require configured, to ensure that you obtain real time budget absorption reports in line with your individual County development plans,” he said. “As CEC’s Finance, you will appreciate the key role you play in ensuring equal opportunities and prompt payment for suppliers and especially the youth, women and persons with disability as you explore the Supplier Portal.”
Dr Thugge added that the Government would not go back on its intention to have all state agencies buy goods and services through the electronic procurement and payment platform. “The government is resolute that all procuring entities should undertake their procurement processes through the IFMIS E-Procurement system. We therefore look to you to cooperate so that we can curb mismanagement of resources and deliver value for money for the citizens,” he said.
Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, who is also the chairman finance committee at the Council of Governors, said governors support the use of e-procurement in the counties as they are fully aware of the benefits it offers. “The Council of Governors has fully embraced IFMIS e-procurement with understanding that tender management through e-procurement will enhance transparency and effectiveness in the procurement processes,” he said.
The workshop held today will be followed by in-depth training at the counties over the next two months. This is expected to enable the CECs oversee the effective use of IFMIS e-procurement system.
“The training today will fully anchor you on the IFMIS E-procurement processes so that you are able to appreciate the roles that your staff are performing in the system, and to equally hold them to account,” said Dr Thugge.
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