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A supplier directory Kenya buyers can search by county, category and AGPO group is live on Source.Ke, and listing your business in it is free. Whether you are a supplier who wants to be found, a procurement officer building a shortlist, or a business owner who needs to post a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and compare quotes, this page shows you how to use the Tenderzville supplier directory Kenya and where it fits next to the official government registers.

Last updated: November 2026.

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I am a supplier: create a free profile, add your products, county and AGPO status, and get found by buyers.

I am a buyer or procurement officer: search the directory, shortlist suppliers and post an RFQ at no cost.

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Why a supplier directory Kenya needs to stay current

Official supplier lists in Kenya are published per cycle and are often out of date. Many entries have inactive email addresses or suppliers who no longer respond, and that makes it hard for a buyer to trust the contact details. Source.Ke is built so that buyers can search by county, category and AGPO group, and so that suppliers who keep their profiles current are easier to find and easier to trust.

The directory sits inside Source.Ke, Tenderzville’s B2B supplier marketplace, next to TenderPro Alerts for tender monitoring, SokoConnect for agri-supply chains and Supply Chain Coded for learning. You can see the full set on our supply chain apps page or on the Tenderzville hub.

What you can do in the supplier directory Kenya

Feature	For suppliers	For buyers and procurement officers
Supplier directory	Get listed, build your profile and add your certificates	Search suppliers by category, county and AGPO group
RFQ system	Receive and respond to Requests for Quotation	Post one RFQ and compare quotes from several suppliers
AGPO filtering	Show your Women, Youth or PWD status on your profile	Filter results to AGPO-registered businesses, then check each certificate
Location search	Get found by buyers searching in your county	Find suppliers near you in any of the 47 counties
Procurechain	Coming soon	Coming soon
Mobile	Manage your profile and respond to RFQs from your phone	Source suppliers and follow up from your phone

Source.Ke is free to join for suppliers, and buyers can browse the directory and post RFQs at no cost. Paid plans exist for suppliers who want more visibility: Standard (KSh 2,500 a year), Premium (KSh 4,000) and Featured (KSh 10,000). They add more product listings, priority search placement and more RFQ notifications, and you can start on the free profile and upgrade later.

Browse the supplier directory Kenya by category

Source.Ke also uses UNSPSC codes. The UNSPSC system gives every product and service a standard code, so “printer ink”, “cartridge” and “toner” can all point to the same category. That makes search more accurate for buyers and gives suppliers a clear way to describe what they sell.

Categories people search most often include:

Minor construction and civil works
ICT and technology accessories
Office supplies and stationery
Logistics and delivery
Consulting and professional services
Agricultural products and inputs
Healthcare and medical supplies
Manufacturing and industrial supplies
Financial and insurance services
Beauty, wellness and FMCG

Browse these categories on Source.Ke and narrow the results by county.

Find suppliers by county

Kenya’s procurement is largely county-driven. Whether you are a procurement officer at a start-up or an NGO working in one region, you can filter the supplier directory Kenya by any of the 47 counties and shortlist businesses close to your delivery point. If you are a supplier, add every county you can deliver to, so that buyers searching there can find you.

AGPO suppliers in the supplier directory Kenya: women, youth and PWD

The Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme reserves 30% of public procurement for businesses owned by women, youth (aged 18 to 35) and persons with disabilities. Many private buyers also use it as a guide for how they source.

AGPO group	Basic eligibility
Women-owned business	Majority women ownership and a valid AGPO certificate
Youth-owned business	Owners aged 18 to 35 with majority youth ownership
Persons with disabilities (PWD)	Majority PWD ownership and a disability certificate

To register for AGPO, follow our step-by-step guide on how to register for AGPO in Kenya. Then show your status on your Source.Ke profile so buyers can filter for you.

Before you rely on AGPO alone, read our analysis of about 30,500 awards: AGPO contracts in Kenya. In 2024/25, AGPO businesses won about 35% of published contracts by number but only about 10% by value, so a wider mix of buyers matters. If you are a buyer, the filter helps you shortlist AGPO-registered businesses, but always check each supplier’s certificate yourself before you award.

Government supplier registration: eGP and PPRA

For government tenders, registration now runs through the Kenya Electronic Government Procurement system, the official portal at egpkenya.go.ke/suppliers. The older PPRA supplier lists were published for each procurement cycle and can be out of date, so do not rely on them alone. Our guide explains the steps and the deadline: how to register as a supplier in Kenya before eGP locks you out.

A private supplier directory Kenya buyers use is a different tool. The government register tells you who is eligible for public tenders. Source.Ke is for discovery and sourcing: you can be found by buyers across the public and private sectors, and you can receive RFQs directly.

How to register as a supplier in Kenya: step by step

Step 1: Get your documents ready

Certificate of Incorporation or business name registration
KRA PIN certificate and a valid Tax Compliance Certificate
CR12 form for limited companies (shows directors and shareholding)
A valid county business permit
AGPO certificate, if you qualify as a woman, youth or PWD-owned business
NCA certificate, if you are a construction contractor

Step 2: Create your free Source.Ke profile

Go to Source.Ke and choose to register as a supplier.
Complete the onboarding form and add your business details.
Choose your supply categories and the counties you serve.
Add your AGPO status if it applies.
Add your products and services, with clear photos and descriptions.

Step 3: Register for government tenders

If you want public tenders, register on the eGP portal as described above, and keep your documents valid.

Step 4: Switch on tender alerts

Set up TenderPro Alerts, choose your categories and tender value range, and turn on Telegram alerts so you hear about new tenders in your category.

Tip: a complete profile with a photo, a clear description, your certificates, your counties and your AGPO status is easier for buyers to find and trust. Take 15 minutes to complete yours.

For procurement officers: how to source from the supplier directory Kenya

If you are a procurement officer, supply chain manager or sourcing specialist in a county government, a state corporation, an NGO or a private company, this is how to use the supplier directory Kenya on Source.Ke:

Search by category and county to build a shortlist in minutes.
Filter by AGPO group to find women, youth and PWD-owned suppliers, then check each certificate.
Post an RFQ and compare quotes from several suppliers. Our guide on how to respond to an RFQ in Kenya shows suppliers what a good response looks like, which helps you write clearer RFQs.
Do your own due diligence before you award: confirm registration documents, tax compliance and references.

Frequently asked questions

What is a supplier directory in Kenya?
A supplier directory in Kenya is a searchable database of businesses that supply goods, services or works, used for government procurement, NGO sourcing and private purchasing. The Tenderzville supplier directory Kenya is part of Source.Ke and is connected to its RFQ system.

How do I register as a supplier in Kenya for government tenders?
Prepare your Certificate of Incorporation or registration, KRA PIN, Tax Compliance Certificate, business permit and any AGPO certificate. Register on the eGP portal for government eligibility, then create a free Source.Ke profile so buyers can find you.

What is the difference between the PPRA or eGP register and the Tenderzville supplier directory?
The government register confirms which businesses can take part in public procurement. It is mainly a compliance record. The Tenderzville supplier directory Kenya is a searchable sourcing tool where buyers filter by category, county and AGPO group and then request quotes through Source.Ke.

Is it free to list my business?
Yes. A basic Source.Ke supplier profile is free. Paid plans for more visibility are optional.

How do I find AGPO-registered suppliers for my tender?
Open Source.Ke, choose your category and county, and filter by AGPO group (women, youth or PWD). The filter helps you shortlist, but always check each supplier’s AGPO certificate before you award.

List your business on the Source.Ke supplier directory Kenya, free

Suppliers: build your profile, add your categories and counties, and respond to RFQs. Buyers: search the directory and post an RFQ at no cost.

Want to compare notes with other suppliers, share red flags and green flags, and learn from each other? Join the Supply Chain Coded supplier groups.

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