Publication: Key challenges facing women seeking government tenders in Kenya : strengthening procurement opportunities
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Strathmore Unviersity Press
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A decade after the introduction of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme, women entrepreneurs in Kenya continue to encounter systemic barriers that limit their effective participation in public procurement. AGPO was conceived as a transformative affirmative action mechanism to address historical exclusion in access to state contracting opportunities and to promote inclusive economic growth. While the programme has expanded visibility and opportunity for women-owned enterprises, significant implementation gaps persist.
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About the Authors: Ruth N. Kiraka is an Associate Professor at Strathmore University Business School. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, gender, and inclusive economic development.
Hellen N. Otieno is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at Strathmore University Business School. She specialises in public policy, gender equality, and enterprise development.