FACTORS INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED GROUPS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AT KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY.

The purpose of this study is to develop insight into the Factors influencing Government Procurement Opportunities for Disadvantaged Groups in Public Institutions using Kenya Ports Authority as a case study. Other studies have argued that there have been less success in the implementation of the programme in Kenya due to various reasons. However, some of the factors that are used to determine the levels of success might vary from one institution to another considering that they might not be working on the same level. The premise of this study is to identify specific factors that influence success in implementation of such special programmes as envisage by the Government of Kenya from time to time. This study finds evidence that suggests that Youth, Women and Person with Disabilities who are disadvantaged in several ways. It is on the context that the research finds that there is a probability of less success in implementation of such programme now or in the new future if some of the key challenges are not address now. The target population under study was 400 individual including in the 3 different categories covering Youth, Women and People with Disabilities, all should be individuals who have experience or knowledge in the procurement services in the Government sector. A conclusion on factors influencing Government Procurement Opportunities for Disadvantaged Groups in Public Institutions in Kenya was observed by the researcher.