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NPLA’s legal mandate is to regulate, standardize, and oversee all strategic procurement and national logistics operations across ministries, state corporations, counties, and public-funded institutions. The Authority ensures compliance with laws, promotes transparency, and strengthens institutional capacity.
Related Legislation
NPLA works within a broader public financial management ecosystem supported by several laws:
- Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) — establishes procurement rules, thresholds, and procedures
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) — governs budgeting, public funds, and spending controls
- Public Audit Act — outlines procurement audit requirements
- County Governments Act — provides county-level procurement structures
- Leadership and Integrity Act — defines ethical rules for public officers
Enabling Statute
The Authority operates under the National Procurement & Logistics Authority Act, which establishes the NPLA as a corporate body with regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement powers. Key provisions include:
- Establishment and functions of the Authority
- Powers to issue directives and enforce compliance
- Authority to develop regulations and frameworks
- Reporting and accountability requirements
- Oversight of e‑procurement systems
Regulations & Guidelines
NPLA issues regulations, circulars and guidelines including:
- Procurement Regulations (thresholds, procedures, documentation)
- Framework Agreement Guidelines
- Supplier Prequalification Guidelines
- Logistics & Inventory Management Framework
- Emergency Procurement Protocols
- Sustainable & Green Procurement Policy
- Preference & Reservation Schemes
International Standards & Commitments
The Authority incorporates global norms and best practices, including:
- UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement
- Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
- African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) procurement principles
- Anti‑corruption treaties and transparency commitments
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