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Procurement practices and value for money in State Corporations in Kenya

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  • John Muturi Waci
  • Peter Wang’ombe Kariuki
  • Purity Mukiri Mwirigi

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Public procurement related expenditure is approximately fifty to seventy percent of the national budget of developing countries and accounts for almost a third of the gross domestic product. Cognizant of the significant funds committed in public procurement, the quest for value for money is critical. This study sought to determine the effect of procurement practices on value for money in State Corporations in Kenya. Specifically, the study investigated the effect of procurement planning, supplier sourcing, supplies management and E-procurement on value for money. Data collected from 87 State Corporations in Kenya was used in this study. The results of the study indicated that procurement planning, supplier sourcing, supplies management and e-procurement positively and significantly affect the value for money in state corporations in Kenya. The study concluded that proper procurement practices positively and significantly affect the value for money in state corporations in Kenya. The findings of this study contributes to literature by providing an empirical examination on the impact of procurement practices and value for money from a developing country perspective.

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  • John Muturi Waci & Peter Wang’ombe Kariuki & Purity Mukiri Mwirigi, 2024. "Procurement practices and value for money in State Corporations in Kenya," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(6), pages 1-18, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0303879
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303879
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