Top ICT & Technology Tenders in Kenya: Best Opportunities for 2026

Kenya has one of the most advanced digital government ecosystems in Africa. With the eGP portal launch, the ongoing digitisation of county services, Universal Health Coverage health information systems, and the CBC education technology rollout, government ICT procurement has never been more active. For technology companies, system integrators, and hardware suppliers, the opportunity pipeline in 2025/2026 is exceptional.

1. ICT Authority — National Digital Infrastructure

The ICT Authority under the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy is Kenya's primary driver of government technology procurement. The Authority manages national ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, government cloud, and shared services programmes.

• Recurring procurement categories: Cybersecurity services and tools, data centre management and hosting, government network maintenance, shared services platform development, digital literacy training
• Notable ongoing programmes: Kenya National Broadband Strategy implementation, Government Service Bus (integration layer), Digital Economy Blueprint projects
• Typical contract values: KSh 5 million to KSh 500 million
• Where to apply: icta.go.ke/tenders and tenders.go.ke
• Key requirement: Proof of technical capability — certifications (Microsoft Gold, Cisco, etc.) and reference implementations in government environments carry heavy evaluation weight

2. County Governments — ERP, CCTV & Connectivity

All 47 county governments are at different stages of digitising their operations. Many are currently procuring: County Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (CIMIS/ERP), CCTV surveillance networks for public spaces, ICT equipment (laptops, desktops, printers), and internet connectivity for county offices, health facilities, and schools.

• High-activity counties for ICT: Nairobi City County, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu
• Common ICT frameworks: Some counties run 2-year framework agreements for ICT equipment supply — winning a framework gives you guaranteed call-off orders without re-bidding each time
• Example recent tender: County Government of Nakuru — Supply and Delivery of ICT Equipment Framework Agreement (CGN/FIN/ONT/004B/2025-2026)
• Where to apply: Individual county procurement portals and tenders.go.ke filtered by county name

3. Ministry of Education — CBC Technology Rollout

The transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) includes a significant technology component: ICT integration labs in Junior Secondary Schools, tablets and laptops for students, digital learning content platforms, and teacher ICT training. The Ministry and various county education offices are procuring these actively.

• Categories: Supply of laptops/tablets (minimum 50,000 units nationally), ICT lab setup and configuration, educational software licensing, teacher training programmes
• Opportunity for local suppliers: The government's 'Buy Kenya Build Kenya' policy gives preference to locally assembled or distributed ICT equipment
• Typical contract values: KSh 10 million to KSh 2 billion for large supply contracts

4. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) — Digital Systems

KRA continuously upgrades its technology stack — iTax, customs management, intelligence analytics, and border control systems. KRA is one of the highest-paying government ICT buyers, often working with global systems integrators but also engaging local firms for integration, support, and specialised components.

• Recurring procurement: Custom software development and integration, system support and maintenance contracts, cybersecurity assessments, hardware refresh programmes
• Where to apply: kra.go.ke/tenders

5. Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) & SHA — Health IT

The rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA, the successor to NHIF) is driving massive investment in health information systems. Supply chain management software, patient management systems, claims processing platforms, and data analytics tools are all actively being procured.

• Categories: Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), supply chain software, interoperability platforms, biometric patient registration
• Typical contract values: KSh 20 million to KSh 1 billion for large systems

6. National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) — Smart Mobility

NTSA's ongoing road safety and vehicle management digitisation programme includes digital driving licence infrastructure, vehicle inspection system upgrades, traffic management systems, and the TIMS (Transport Integrated Management System) expansion.

7. Financial Sector & Parastatals — Cybersecurity & Core Banking

State corporations and parastatals — including KCB, NBK, Kenya Power, KPLC, Kenya Ports Authority, and Kenya Airways — all procure ICT services. While these are not government procurement per se, they follow structured procurement processes and represent high-value contracts for ICT firms.

How to Win ICT Tenders in Kenya: Key Requirements

ICT tenders in Kenya consistently evaluate on these criteria:

1. Technical team qualifications: Certifications from major vendors (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, SAP, AWS) carry significant evaluation weight
2. Past implementation references: Government implementations specifically — 'We deployed this system for 3 county governments' beats 'We have 10 years of experience'
3. ISO 9001 certification: Increasingly required for ICT service contracts
4. Local presence: A physical office, locally registered company, and Kenyan staff are mandatory for most ICT tenders
5. Data protection compliance: ODPC registration and a data protection policy are now mandatory for any ICT contract involving personal data

TenderHQ monitors all government ICT procurement sources — including PPIP, county portals, parastatal notice boards, and UN agency procurement — and matches ICT tenders to your specific capability profile.