About the Committee
Established to bring integrity and transparency to public procurement
Our Mission
The Public Procurement Oversight Committee was established under the Procurement Reform Act to serve as the independent regulatory body responsible for the supervision of all public procurement activities.
Our mandate is to ensure that every government contract is awarded through a process that is fair, transparent, competitive, and delivers the best value for public funds. We oversee procurement across all ministries, departments, and agencies.
The Committee is composed of distinguished professionals drawn from law, finance, engineering, public administration, and civil society — bringing together the expertise needed to scrutinize procurement decisions at every level.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve procurement plans above statutory thresholds
- Monitor the implementation of awarded contracts
- Investigate complaints and allegations of procurement irregularities
- Publish annual procurement compliance reports
- Maintain a public registry of all awarded government contracts
- Set procurement standards and provide guidance to procuring entities
Board of Directors
Our committee is led by a distinguished board of professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of public procurement.
HRH. Fon Chafah XI
Chairperson
Currently a Senator and the Former member of parliament with over 30 years of experience in public law and governance. Leads the Committee's strategic direction and presides over board meetings.
Prof. James Ochieng
Vice Chairperson
Professor of Public Finance at the National University. Expert in fiscal policy and public expenditure management with numerous publications in international journals.
Ms. Amina Diallo
Director of Procurement
Certified procurement professional (MCIPS) with 20 years of experience managing large-scale public procurement operations across multiple government agencies.
Mr. Robert Kiprono
Director of Finance & Audit
Chartered Accountant and former Auditor General. Oversees financial compliance, value-for-money audits, and investigation of procurement irregularities.
Dr. Sarah Nakamura
Director of Legal Affairs
International procurement lawyer and arbitrator. Previously served as legal counsel to the World Trade Organization on government procurement agreements.
Eng. Michael Boateng
Director of Technical Services
Civil engineer with expertise in infrastructure procurement. Former Director of Public Works with hands-on experience evaluating major construction contracts.