PPRA debarred firms list: 10 grounds and supplier checks

Updated 10 November 2026

The PPRA debarred firms list is the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority’s official record of companies barred from public procurement and asset disposal in Kenya. Procuring entities should check it before awarding a contract, and bidders should check it before forming a joint venture or appointing a subcontractor. Under section 41(4) of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (PPADA), a debarment lasts for a specified period of at least three years.

Checked on 8 November 2026 against PPRA’s Debarred Firms page and the text of section 41 of the PPADA (as amended by Act No. 32 of 2022). PPRA also publishes a Request for Debarment Form and a Debarment Manual under its Downloads menu.

Contents: Current list · How to check · Grounds · Who debars · Requesting a debarment · Bidders · FAQ

PPRA debarred firms on the list (as checked)

When we checked on 8 November 2026, PPRA’s page listed eight firms, each with a date of debarment and a period of three years:

*End dates are our arithmetic (date of debarment plus the stated period). PPRA does not publish end dates, and the list can change if PPRA adds firms or a court sets a debarment aside. Always check the live PPRA debarred firms page on the day you evaluate a bid.

How to check PPRA debarred firms before a tender

1. Open ppra.go.ke/debarred-firms and search the page for the bidder’s registered name.
2. Compare the name with the bidder’s certificate of incorporation and CR12, because similar trading names are common. Our CR12 search guide explains how to get one from BRS.
3. Check directors and shareholders too. A debarred firm’s owners may bid through a new company, and evaluation committees should record what they checked.
4. Save a dated screenshot or PDF of the page in the tender file.
5. For international bidders, check the multilateral lists that the tender document names, such as the World Bank list on donor-funded projects.

Why PPRA debarred firms were barred: the grounds in section 41

Section 41(1) says the PPRA Board shall debar a person who:

• has committed an offence under the PPADA, or a procurement offence under any other Kenyan or foreign law;
• has breached a public procurement contract, including through poor performance;
• gave false information about their qualifications in a tender;
• refused to sign a written contract as required by section 135;
• breached PPRA’s code of ethics or the ethics code of a regulated profession;
• has defaulted on tax obligations;
• is guilty of corrupt or fraudulent practices;
• is guilty of a serious violation of fair employment laws and practices;
• filed a review request that the Review Board found frivolous, vexatious or meant only to delay.

Under section 41(2), the Board may also debar a bidder who breached a tender-securing declaration, or who did not perform according to professionally regulated procedures. Our guide to filing a procurement review with the PPARB explains how to challenge a tender decision without the request being found frivolous.

Who adds names to the PPRA debarred firms list

The PPRA Board debars on the section 41(1) and (2) grounds. Under section 41(3), the Authority itself may also debar a firm on the recommendation of a law enforcement agency with an investigative mandate, or on grounds set in regulations. Section 41(5) leaves the procedure to regulations, and PPRA’s Debarment Manual sets out how cases are handled.

How to request a debarment

A procuring entity that has evidence of one of the grounds, such as a supplier who forged documents or abandoned a contract, can apply on PPRA’s Request for Debarment Form, available under Downloads on the PPRA site. Attach the evidence: the tender, the contract, correspondence, and any termination notice or audit report. PPRA then handles the case under the procedure in its Debarment Manual.

What PPRA debarred firms rules mean for bidders

For honest bidders, the main risk from PPRA debarred firms comes through partners. If a joint-venture partner or nominated subcontractor is debarred, the whole bid can fail. Paying taxes on time also matters, because tax default is itself a debarment ground. If you are registering for preference schemes, see our AGPO tenders guide. For agency-specific registration, see how to register as a Kenya Power supplier.

PPRA debarred firms: frequently asked questions

Where is the PPRA debarred firms list?

On PPRA’s website at ppra.go.ke/debarred-firms. It shows each firm’s name, date of debarment and debarment period.

How long does a debarment last in Kenya?

For a specified period of not less than three years, under section 41(4) of the PPADA. Every firm on the list when we checked had a three-year period.

Can a firm be debarred for tax default?

Yes. Defaulting on tax obligations is one of the grounds in section 41(1)(g).

Who can ask PPRA to debar a firm?

A procuring entity can apply on PPRA’s Request for Debarment Form. Law enforcement agencies can also recommend debarment under section 41(3).