Challenges of Implementing Procurement Policies in State Corporations in Kenya

Abstract

The general objective of the study is to establish the challenges of implementing procurement policies in state corporations. The relationship between the various variables of study is illustrated using the aid of a conceptual framework. To achieve the objective of the study, a well structured questionnaire was used to collect data from primary sources. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data and comprise the use of frequencies, percentage (relative frequency) and mean. The research reveals that political interference, information technology, quality of personnel greatly undermine effective implementation of procurement policies in State Corporation. The study concludes by recommending a framework through which such challenges can be turned to opportunities for the success of state organizations.

Keywords: Procurement policy, Implementation challenge, State corporations