AGPO Tenders in Kenya: Open Tenders for Youth, Women and PWDs

Updated 17 October 2026

Under Kenya’s Access to Government Procurement Opportunities programme, public bodies must set aside at least 30% of their procurement spend for businesses owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities. This page shows every open tender on the public tender portal that is reserved for these groups, refreshed each morning. Filter by county, category or closing date, or search for what you supply.

Who Qualifies for AGPO

To bid for reserved tenders, your business must hold a valid AGPO certificate. According to the AGPO programme, the enterprise must be a registered legal entity with at least 70% of its membership drawn from youth, women or persons with disabilities, and 100% of its leadership from that group. Youth means people aged 18 to 34. Some tenders are reserved for one group, for example only women, so check the label on each tender.

How to Register for AGPO

1. Register your business as a sole proprietorship, partnership or limited company with the Business Registration Service.
2. Get a KRA PIN for the business and a valid tax compliance certificate.
3. Gather scans of the owners’ IDs, the business registration certificate or certificate of incorporation, the CR12 for a company or the partnership deed for a partnership, and for persons with disabilities, the registration document from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. Construction businesses also need National Construction Authority registration.
4. Create an account on the AGPO portal, register the business and upload the documents. Huduma Centres can help with the process.
5. Once approved, you receive an AGPO certificate valid for two years. Renew it before it expires, because expired certificates drop off the list of valid suppliers.

Tips for AGPO Bidders

• Keep your tax compliance certificate and AGPO certificate valid at all times.
• Start with smaller supply and service tenders near you to build a track record.
• Read the mandatory requirements first. Most rejections are for missing documents, not price.

See all open tenders on our tenders today page, and our construction and supply tender pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AGPO in Kenya?

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities, the programme that reserves at least 30% of public procurement for businesses owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities.

How long is an AGPO certificate valid?

Two years. You must renew it to keep bidding for reserved tenders.

What age counts as youth for AGPO?

18 to 34 years.

Can I bid for AGPO tenders without the certificate?

No. Reserved tenders require a valid AGPO certificate for the relevant group.

Sources: Public Procurement Information Portal and the AGPO programme. Confirm requirements with the procuring entity and on the AGPO portal.