To be eligible for any national or county government tender, you must first register on the official government portal.
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Visit the Official Website: Go to www.egpkenya.go.ke. This is the only official portal for government procurement .
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Create an Account: Click on the supplier/contractor registration link and create an account.
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Fill in Your Business Details: Enter your business registration number, KRA PIN, and other relevant company information .
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Upload Required Documents: You will need to upload key documents for verification (see the checklist below).
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Submit and Wait for Approval: The National Treasury will review your application. Once approved, you can log in to view and bid on tenders .
 Need Help Registering?
If you encounter any issues, the government provides extensive support:
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Support Contacts: Call +254 (020) 3341030 / 3340400 or email support@egpkenya.go.ke .
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In-Person Support: Visit the e-GP offices on 6th Floor, Room 622, Treasury Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) .
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Huduma Centres: Visit the National Treasury desk at any Huduma Centre countrywide .
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Free Training: The National Treasury holds free weekly training webinars every Thursday. You must register for these on the e-GP portal under the “Supplier Training” section .
 Finding Tenders with Tenderyetu
While the official e-GP portal is for submitting bids, Tenderyetu.com is a valuable third-party platform for discovering opportunities. It acts as an aggregator, collecting tender information from various sources to save you time.
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What it does: Tenderyetu collects and publishes the latest tenders from government, county governments, NGOs, and private companies in one place .
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How it helps: It sorts opportunities by category (e.g., construction, catering, ICT) so you can easily find relevant tenders without checking multiple individual websites or newspapers .
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Important Note: Tenderyetu is not a government entity and is not connected to the official e-GP system . You should use it to find opportunities, but you must go to the official e-GP portal (www.egpkenya.go.ke) to submit your bid for government contracts.
 Checklist: Documents You Need to Prepare
Before you start your registration, have these documents ready:
| Document | Why It’s Needed |
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| KRA PIN Certificate | Your company’s tax identification number . |
| Tax Compliance Certificate | Proof you are up to date with tax payments . |
| CR12 Form | A certificate from the Registrar of Companies showing your company’s shareholders and directors . |
| Business Registration Certificate | Proof that your business is legally registered in Kenya . |
| Professional Licenses | Any specific licenses or permits required for your industry (e.g., from NCA for construction)Â . |
Key Takeaway
To win government contracts in Kenya, start by registering your business on the e-GP portal (www.egpkenya.go.ke) . Use Tenderyetu.com to easily discover new opportunities and stay updated on the latest tenders from various sectors