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Last reviewed 2026-11-04 Applies to: PPADA 2015 sections 167 to 175; time limits are strictly applied
Short answer: a bidder who is aggrieved must file a request for review with the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board within 14 days. Later steps also have short statutory deadlines.
| Step | Time limit |
|---|---|
| Request for review to the Review Board (section 167(1)) | Within 14 days of the notification of award under section 87, or of the alleged breach at any stage of the process |
| Review Board decision | Within 21 days of receiving the request |
| Judicial review in the High Court (section 175(1)) | Within 14 days of the Review Board's decision |
| High Court decision | Within 45 days of the application |
| Appeal to the Court of Appeal (section 175(4)) | Within 7 days of the High Court decision; the Court of Appeal decides within 45 days and its decision is final |
Why timing matters
Kenyan courts and the Review Board have struck out requests filed outside the 14-day window. Do not wait for a debrief, and keep proof of when you were notified and when you filed.
Practical steps
- Note the date you received the notification of award or noticed the breach.
- Read the relevant provisions of the Act and Regulations (the Board's decisions refer to regulation 203 of the 2020 Regulations).
- Take legal advice early, because the deadlines are short.
Edition and currency
Last reviewed 2026-11-04. This material refers to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, No. 33 of 2015, which has been revised and amended since enactment; and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020 (Legal Notice No. 69), for which Kenya Law publishes a consolidated version dated 31 December 2022. Laws change, so read the current authoritative text at the links below and check the date of the edition you are using before relying on any provision.
Educational information only. This page is not a substitute for professional legal advice. ComplyBora is an independent educational platform, not a government agency.
Related guides
Official and source references
- Court of Appeal of Kenya (19 December 2025): timelines under section 175
- Court of Appeal (11 April 2025): 14-day limit in section 175(1)
- High Court (10 September 2024): section 167(1) and regulation 203
- PPADA 2015 (National Treasury copy)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Kenya Law)
- Article 227: Procurement of public goods and services (Kenya Law Reform Commission)
- Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (Kenya Law)
- Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020: Kenya Law consolidated version of 31 December 2022
- Public Procurement Regulatory Authority: legislation
- Kenya Law: case law