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Abstract:
All public institutions are expected to be efficient, cost effective, accountable and more responsive to the needs of its clients in procurement of goods, works and services. Effective procurement procedures are vital for the success of public entities. Universities also have an important role in Kenya's socio-economic development. However, public procurement system in Kenya continues to be marred by corruption scandals and losses amounting to millions of shillings. The purpose of the study was to determine the tendering procedures affecting procurement performance of public universities in Kenya. In this study descriptive survey research design was used. The study was conducted at the Maasai Mara University in Narok County with a target population of 60 employees from finance, procurement departments and heads of sections. The study used census sampling techniques. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and interview schedules. The data was analyzed by use both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study established that there was significant positive relationship between tendering procedures and procurement performance. It also concluded that tendering procedures affects the performance of procurement. The study recommended that public Universities should adhere to Public Procurement Act
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