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Requirements For AGPO Certificate In Kenya

Last Updated On February 10th, 2021 by Zack Abuyeka

This article highlights the necessary requirements that one must meet before applying or registering for AGPO certificate in Kenya. Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO), is a program set up to facilitate the youth, women and persons with disabilities owned enterprises to be able to participate in government procurement opportunities.

AGPO program was officially launched on 16th October 2013, in Nairobi. The program is founded on the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 Article 227 on the fair, equitable, transparent and cost-effective public procurement of goods and services, the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 Article 55 on affirmative action and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.

Requirements For AGPO Certificate In Kenya

1. Requirements for youth

  • National Identity Card/ Kenyan passport (youths are from ages 18 to 34 years).
  • Business registration certificate/ certificate of incorporation
  • CR12 for limited company from registrar of companies
  • Partnership deed for partnership business
  • Tax compliance certificate
  • National Construction Authority letter/ certificate for construction category.

2. Requirements for persons with disabilities

Original scans of

  • National Identity Card/ Kenyan passport
  • Registration document from the National council for persons with disabilities
  • Business registration certificate/ certificate of incorporation
  • CR12 for limited company from registrar of companies (system generated soft copy)
  • Partnership deed for partnership business
  • Tax compliance certificate
  • National Construction Authority letter/ certificate for construction category

3. Requirements for women

Original scans of

  • National Identity Card/ Kenyan passport
  • Business registration certificate/ certificate of incorporation
  • CR12 for a limited company from the registrar of companies (system generated soft copy)
  • Partnership deed for partnership business
  • Tax compliance certificate
  • National Construction Authority letter/ certificate for construction category

How To Join AGPO

1. Register a business enterprise at the Attorney General’s office in the form of sole proprietorship business, partnership business or a limited company. The enterprise owned by youth, women or persons with disabilities shall be a legal entity that is registered with the relevant government body.

2. If the business is a partnership, get a partnership deed from a lawyer, if it is a limited company, a CR12 from the registrar of companies.

3. Acquire a PIN and tax compliance/ tax exemption certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority website.

4. Acquire all required certifications from professional bodies and authorities such as National Construction Authority, Insurance Regulatory Authority, ICPAK, LSK, National council for persons with disabilities, NEMA, ERC and other authorized bodies.

5. Open a bank account for the business and acquire a bank reference from the bank.

6. Access the website www.agpo.go.ke and register online or visit your nearest Huduma Centre for assistance.

AGPO Contacts

Location: Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi

Contacts: +254 20 225 2299/316 433

Email: info@agpo.go.ke

Zack Abuyeka

I am the third eye.My duty is to keep you updated of the current trends and events happening round the globe.

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