Procurement Law

At Mugweru & Ndege Legal Associates Advocates, we provide comprehensive legal services in procurement law, advising clients across the public and private sectors on the legal frameworks that govern the acquisition of goods, works, and services. With deep understanding of Kenya’s procurement landscape, we guide our clients through the entire procurement lifecycle—ensuring legality, transparency, fairness, and value for money.

Procurement in Kenya is primarily governed by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) and its regulations, which apply to all public entities. Our firm supports clients in achieving compliance, managing risk, and resolving procurement-related disputes efficiently and effectively.

Advisory on Public Procurement Processes

We provide strategic legal advice to both contracting authorities and bidders on the interpretation and application of procurement law, including:

• Structuring and reviewing tender documents and procurement plans

• Ensuring compliance with open, restricted, direct, or competitive negotiation procurement methods

• Advising on prequalification, evaluation criteria, and award procedures

• Reviewing contract award decisions and debriefs

Our role is to ensure that procurement processes meet legal standards while protecting our clients’ interests.

Drafting and Reviewing Procurement Contracts

We assist clients in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing procurement-related contracts, such as:

• Supply agreements

• Construction and infrastructure contracts

• Consultancy and professional service agreements

• Public-private partnership (PPP) contracts

We ensure that contractual terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with statutory and regulatory obligations—minimizing exposure to legal and financial risk.

Dispute Resolution and Appeals

In instances of procurement disputes, our legal team provides effective representation before the:

• Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB)

• High Court of Kenya

• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution forums

We represent aggrieved bidders or contracting authorities in challenges involving unlawful awards, disqualification, or breaches of procurement procedures. Our approach is swift, strategic, and client-focused to ensure just outcomes.

Capacity Building and Compliance Audits

We offer training and legal audits to help procurement officers, evaluation committees, and private sector actors understand their legal obligations and risks. Our firm conducts:

• Procurement compliance reviews

• Legal risk assessments in procurement cycles

• Advisory on ethics, conflicts of interest, and procurement integrity

By strengthening internal processes, we help organizations prevent litigation and build procurement systems that stand up to public scrutiny.

At Mugweru & Ndege Legal Associates Advocates, we understand that procurement is a sensitive and highly regulated area with significant legal implications. We are committed to providing legally sound, transparent, and strategic solutions in procurement law—ensuring that our clients secure value, avoid liability, and operate with full compliance.