Procurement watchdog flags skewed insurance tenders

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Kenya has come a long way in formulating procurement laws. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

The procurement watchdog has asked ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to drop prohibitive requirements such as evidence of profit and paid-up capital in call for tenders, saying this hurts competitive bidding among insurance industry players.

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), in a recent circular to MDAs, said restrictive tender requirements, including annual gross premium and professional indemnity cover, should be abolished to promote fair bidding.

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