| dc.description.abstract | This study was conducted to determine the effect of professionalization of procurement on the performance of Ministry of Education & Sports with focus on the relationship between regulatory compliance, ethical operations, professional training and performance of MoES. This study adopted a case study design applying both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. A total of 54 respondents participated in the study representing a response rate of 91.5 %. The findings of the study indicated that the Ministry was characterized by non-compliance to procedures and procurement policies and laws and they were not used in the procurement implementation process which negatively affects the procurement performance. In addition to that, both the executive and the staff were not upholding procurement ethics in the execution of their duties hence affecting the service delivery and the general performance of the ministry at large. Finally, there was no significant professional procurement development and even those who acquired the training leave the Ministry for greener pastures due to limited growth opportunities hence affecting procurement performance of the Ministry. It was therefore concluded that there was positive relationship between Regulatory compliance, ethical operations and professional training and performance however there were many loopholes that had hindered effective procurement performance at the Ministry. Based on the findings it was therefore recommended that the Ministry of Education & Sports should make the working environment conducive for its staff there by encouraging free exchange of views, inter-personal respect, staff consultations and involvement and open up communication channels in organization and staff should make an explicit commitment to openness and transparency in all of procurement procedures and main activities of the organization. The Ministry of Education & Sports should assess training needs and plan programmes, which are responsive to local needs and training should be linked to career development.
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