Nairobi, Jan. 19 -- A watchdog has placed the Nyeri County government under scrutiny over procurement irregularities, including the introduction of a bidder during the evaluation of a Sh211 million medical insurance tender for Members of the County Executive and staff.

The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) found that the county government's tender team erred by altering bid requirements and contacting the bidders to "clarify" the security deposited by one of the companies.

PPARB said the county breached mandatory provisions during the opening and evaluation stages for the 2025-26 comprehensive medical insurance cover tender. It rendered the process unlawful and unsustainable, prompting the board to order fresh procu...