ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONL STANDARDS CHALLENGES FACING PROCUREMENT ENTITIES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: A CASE OF THE MEDICAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS)

Abstract

Public procurement has a tremendous impact on the economic, social, political and legal environment. In Kenya, public agencies are major purchasers of property and services and therefore exert significant influence on the size, structure, and performance of domestic industries. It therefore becomes necessary from time to time for the Government to review the effectiveness and efficiency of its procurement regime. This term paper presents a review of the current system of procurement and the reforms undertaken in the public sector.