Electronic-Procurement and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Abstract: This study examined the impact of electronic procurement on the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nairobi City County, Kenya. It focused on e-tendering, e-sourcing, e-invoicing, and e-payment, as well as technological barriers affecting adoption. Guided by Innovation Theory, Entrepreneurship Theory, and Diffusion of Innovation Theory, the study adopted a descriptive research design targeting 3,000 MSMEs, with a sample of 353 respondents selected through stratified and simple random sampling. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS (Version 26) through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that all four electronic procurement practices have a positive and statistically significant effect on MSME performance. E-sourcing had the strongest influence (B = 0.531, p = 0.000), followed by e-invoicing (B = 0.279, p = 0.000), e-tendering (B = 0.129, p = 0.000), and e-payment (B = 0.127, p = 0.000). Overall, the study concludes that electronic procurement enhances efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness among MSMEs. It recommends targeted government support and policy interventions to improve digital adoption and reduce technological barriers. Keywords: Electronic procurement; MSME performance; E-tendering; E-sourcing; Nairobi City County. Title: Electronic-Procurement and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya Author: Beatrice Wanja Kibe, Lydiah Gachengo International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 288-297 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 28-May-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20430739 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/electronic-procurement-and-performance-of-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-in-nairobi-city-county-kenya