Strengthening East Africa’s Procurement Future 2026
Records and Information Management East Africa (RIMEA) is pleased to announce regional procurement conference series for 2026 that will focus on improving information governance, digitization, and accountability throughout East Africa in Procurement.
The administration of procurement data and records is more important than ever in an era where procurement has a direct impact on public trust, economic stability, and national progress. In order to strengthen systems that promote transparency, efficiency, and compliance, RIMEA’s 2026 thematic conferences will bring together procurement leaders, records experts, ICT specialists, auditors, oversight institutions, and policy shapers from throughout the EAC region.
Each conference will run for five days (Monday to Friday) and feature its own unique theme, enabling participants to choose one or attend the full series for a comprehensive professional upgrade.
East Africa Conference on Procurement Records & Compliance
Dates: 23-27 Feb 2026, Arusha, Tanzania
Theme: Building procurement accountability through structured information governance.
This conference will equip participants with the skills to manage procurement documentation throughout the full lifecycle — from requisition to disposal — while ensuring compliance with national and regional regulatory frameworks.
Key Highlights
– Records classification, retention & secure disposal
– Audit preparedness & evidence-based accountability
– Practical workflow templates for procurement units
– Case studies from East Africa’s public sector
Digital Tendering & eProcurement Transformation Conference
Dates and Venue: 11-15 May 2026, Mombasa, Kenya
Theme: Implementing eProcurement & Digital Tendering: From Policy to Platform
Technology is shaping the future of procurement — but digital transformation must be planned, secure and user-centered. This conference dives into the implementation of eProcurement solutions that reduce manual errors, increase transparency and accelerate tender processes.
Key Highlights
– eProcurement system functionalities
– Secure electronic bid submission
– Vendor onboarding & portal management
– Cybersecurity and data protection compliance
Conference on Procurement Data Governance & Analytics
Dates and Venue: 24-28 Aug 2026, Entebbe, Uganda
Theme: Insights that drive transparency and accountability.
Where procurement data is reliable, decision-making improves and opportunities for fraud diminish. This session focuses on how organizations can govern procurement data and leverage analytics to improve performance oversight.
Key Highlights
– KPIs for performance and cost-saving analytics
– Red-flag indicators for detecting procurement fraud
– Data quality management and interoperability
– Reporting dashboards for executives & auditors
Conference on on Supply Chain Records Resilience & Continuity
Dates and Venue: 23-27 November 2026, Kigali, Rwanda
Theme: Protecting procurement information for secure operations.
This final instalment focuses on long-term preservation, continuity and system integration — ensuring procurement information remains accessible through organizational change, technology shift, and emergencies.
Key Highlights
– Cloud-based procurement records strategies
– Business continuity and disaster recovery
– Contract lifecycle documentation and archiving
– Integration with finance and supply chain systems
Who Should Attend?
Procurement & Supply Chain Officers, Procurement Records & Information Managers, ICT & eProcurement System Teams, Auditors & Compliance Specialists, Legal and Governance Officers, Oversight and Anti-Corruption Agencies, Development partners & Private Sector vendors
Whether you manage paperwork or digital workflows, these conferences will upgrade your capacity to support modern procurement governance.
Expected Outcomes
By attending one or more events, delegates will:
– Strengthen procurement accountability through reliable records
– Minimize corruption and irregularities using verifiable data
– Deploy and optimize eProcurement for transparent service delivery
– Support compliance with national procurement and data laws
– Improve strategic decision-making with procurement analytics
– Maintain access to essential procurement information in crises
Conference Fees
| Delegate Rate | Arusha | Mombasa | Entebbe | Kigali |
| Early Bird | USD 650 | USD 650 | USD 650 | USD 650 |
| Standard | USD 850 | USD 850 | USD 850 | USD 850 |
| Group (3+ delegates) | 10% Discount | 12% Discount | 15% Discount | 10% Discount |
| NGO/Education Institutions | 15% Discount | 15% Discount | 15% Discount | 15% Discount |
Note: All fees include conference materials, daily teas & lunch, and taxes. This is exclusive of Accommodations and Transports.
Cross-registration discounts apply for organizations sending delegates to multiple events.
Why RIMEA?
RIMEA continues to lead the region in shaping a future where:
– Records deliver transparency
– Data empowers decision-makingProcurement strengthens governance
– Technology enhances efficiency
As governments and institutions embrace digital transformation, procurement information governance must evolve — and RIMEA is here to guide that journey.
Registration & Contact
To reserve your seat and request event brochures: training@rimeastafrica.org, +254 721 490 862 | +254 770 694 598
www.rimeastafrica.org
Seats are limited — early registration is highly encouraged!
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Together, we will build procurement systems that citizens trust, organisations rely on, and future generations can reference.
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