Govt suspends procurement of promotional merchandise for Ministries, State Agencies
The government has suspended the procurement of corporate wear and promotional merchandise for all Ministries, State Departments, and State agencies.
In a circular dated March 18, the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, stated that the directive seeks to lower government spending and aligns with 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS).
“Suspend and immediately cease the procurement, printing and production of corporate wear; including but not limited to t-shirts, shirts, tracksuits, and any other branded clothing items,” the circular reads in part.
Other suspended items include calendars, diaries, umbrellas, power banks, key holders, bags, flasks, cups, branded traditional blankets/Shukas, and notebooks.
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