The National Treasury has announced plans to fully automate its debt management and resource mobilization systems in a move aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and protecting Kenya’s financial integrity.
Speaking on Thursday, Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said the Treasury is accelerating the integration of digital platforms across all departments to eliminate bureaucratic delays and tighten oversight in public financial management (PFM).
Addressing staff at the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), led by Director-General Raphael Owino, Dr. Kiptoo singled out the Development Partners Management Information System (DPMIS) and the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) as key pillars in the modernization of Kenya’s fiscal framework.
“The DPMIS is intended to transform the coordination, transparency, and management of development partner resources,” Dr. Kiptoo said, noting that the Resource Mobilization Department (RMD) developed the system in-house.
The shift to the new digital platforms seeks to resolve long-standing challenges caused by fragmented data, which have often made it difficult to track donor-funded projects and accurately report on external debt obligations. Treasury officials say the automation will provide Kenyan taxpayers with stronger safeguards by ensuring that loans and grants from development partners are used strictly for their approved purposes.
Once piloted, the DPMIS will allow real-time tracking of financial flows and close monitoring of project performance. By offering a detailed, end-to-end view of how resources are allocated and spent, the Treasury aims to ensure that every shilling borrowed or donated delivers measurable economic value.
PDMO Director-General Raphael Owino said the rollout of the Electronic Document and Records Management System will further enhance accountability by establishing a secure and comprehensive electronic audit trail.
According to Owino, the move aligns Kenya with global best practices in sovereign debt management and transparency, while also strengthening the country’s credit profile among international lenders and development partners.
The automation drive marks a significant step in the Treasury’s broader reform agenda to modernize public finance systems, curb inefficiencies, and reinforce confidence in Kenya’s fiscal governance.
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