Transforming Public Procurement Law in Supply Chain to Drive Sustainable Economic, Social and Environmental Impact in Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2510Abstract
Public procurement has emerged as a pivotal instrument for advancing sustainable development by influencing economic, social, and environmental outcomes through supply chain management. This study examined Kenya’s public procurement law to determine its effectiveness in driving sustainable impact across these three dimensions. Guided by four objectives evaluating procurement laws, assessing sustainability criteria in legislation, analyzing procurement professionals’ practices, and investigating the relationship between procurement and sustainable economic growth, the research employed a descriptive design targeting procurement officers, supply chain managers, and oversight agencies. Data collection involved structured questionnaires. The findings reveal that while the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA, 2015) provides a solid legal foundation, sustainability provisions are inconsistently applied, with environmental considerations receiving the least attention. Economic sustainability initiatives such as local sourcing and SME participation are partly embedded, whereas social inclusion measures are often hindered by resource and policy enforcement gaps. Procurement professionals demonstrated varied levels of capability in implementing sustainability principles, shaped by institutional priorities and operational constraints. The study recommends targeted legislative amendments, continuous capacity building for procurement officers, and institutionalized sustainability performance monitoring to position public procurement as a transformative driver of Kenya’s sustainable development agenda.
Keywords: Public Procurement Law, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Procurement.
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