eCitizen — Kenya's digital platform hosting over 24,000 government services for 15 million users, recently removed from instant traffic fine payments due to fraud concerns.
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Capital News
… Kenya already has eCitizen, a major platform for accessing government services. But Jakarta’s experience points to another use of digital government: making residents active sources of information about what is happening on the ground and feeding that information directly into ci …
Can Jakarta’s smart-city model help Nairobi tackle traffic, waste and bodaboda chaos?The Standard
… mpting to read this as a story about a single company and a technical customs dispute without understanding that the principle underneath applies to anyone who has ever dealt with a government digital system, which if we were to be honest, today is almost everyone. iTax, eCitizen …
Taxpayers must never be made to pay for KR's system failuresThe Standard
… mpting to read this as a story about a single company and a technical customs dispute without understanding that the principle underneath applies to anyone who has ever dealt with a government digital system, which if we were to be honest, today is almost everyone. iTax, eCitizen …
Taxpayers must never be made to pay for KRA's system failuresThe Standard
For a decade, James Ayugi was the face of Kenya’s digital revolution, the man whose company, Webmasters Kenya Ltd, built the eCitizen platform that brought government services to millions of Kenyans. …
From fraud to audit obstruction: Why eCitizen empire is under scrutinyThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize eCitizen Founder James Ayugi and his firm Webmasters Kenya Ltd have been sanctioned by the World Bank over fraudulent practices in a tendering process involving Sh12.7 million. …
World Bank sanctions e-Citizen founder over fraudulent Somalia dealCitizen Digital
World Bank sanctions eCitizen director James Ayugi and his company By Claire Munde August 22, 2026 08:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of eCitizen founder, James Ayugi Audio By Vocalize The Wor …
World Bank sanctions eCitizen director James Ayugi and his companyCitizen Digital
… The launch of SomaPlay, a digital platform created by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and eCitizen, is a game changer. …
OPINION: Beyond the Stage: Kenya's arts are now a core economic engineThe Standard
… As applications through the eCitizen platform increased over the years, the older system struggled to keep pace, contributing to delays in processing certificates.Murkomen said the new platform increases Kenya's biometric records capacity from two million to 10 million and raises …
Applying for a Good Conduct certificate? New DCI system cuts wait to 24 hoursThe Standard
… Mobile money transformed how millions of people transact, while platforms such as eCitizen have changed how citizens access government services. …
Why Kenya's artificial intelligence rush could end in expensive failureCitizen Digital
… The authority announced the shift from manual, paper-based motor vehicle registration to automated processes through the eCitizen platform. …
You have only 6 months to collect your printed logbooks – NTSAIndonesian capital Jakarta uses the JAKI application and AI-powered sensors to connect citizen reports with government action and track repairs in real time. Kenyan journalists visited Jakarta to explore whether similar technology could help Nairobi address traffic, waste collection, road damage, and motorcycle congestion.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Indonesian capital Jakarta uses the JAKI application and AI-powered sensors to connect citizen reports with government action and track repairs in real time. Kenyan journalists visited Jakarta to explore whether similar technology could help Nairobi address traffic, waste collection, road damage, and motorcycle congestion.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that taxpayers should not have to pay for mistakes made by the Kenya Revenue Authority's systems, citing the case of Export Trading Company Limited, which was wrongly charged a 35 per cent tax rate by KRA's faulty Simba computer system when importing rice from Pakistan.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines a Supreme Court case in which KRA's Simba computer system incorrectly applied tax rates to imports, charging a company 35 per cent instead of the correct 75 per cent, raising the question of whether taxpayers should bear the financial burden when government systems fail.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank has published a decision sanctioning James Ayugi's Webmasters Kenya Ltd, the company behind Kenya's eCitizen platform, for what investigators described as a pattern of deception extending beyond Kenya's borders, including fraud and audit obstruction.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank has sanctioned eCitizen founder James Ayugi and his firm Webmasters Kenya Ltd for fraudulent practices in a Somalia tender involving Sh12.7 million. Both have been debarred from World Bank-financed projects for five years after misrepresenting expert availability and using consultants' CVs without authorization.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its director James Ayugi from participating in World Bank-financed projects for a minimum of five years over fraudulent and obstructive practices, after findings that they misrepresented the availability of two key experts for a contract under a World Bank-financed project.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's creative economy is becoming a core engine of economic growth, with the arts sector strengthened by global shifts toward valuing human creativity and digital skills in the AI age. The author cites the 98th National Kenya Music Festival and notes that Kenya is demonstrating educational synergy between arts and technology, while developed nations still adjust their policies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System that will deliver Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours, replacing a process that previously took more than two weeks. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the change during the system's official launch on July 23.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's push to adopt artificial intelligence in businesses and government may repeat past digital transformation failures, where organisations invest heavily but see limited results, budget overruns, and underutilised software as employees revert to old practices.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has urged motor vehicle owners to collect their physical logbooks from its offices within 6 months, after which uncollected logbooks will be disposed of. This follows NTSA's May 2026 announcement to phase out printed logbooks in favor of e-Logbooks starting June 10, 2026.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Motor vehicle owners have six months to collect printed logbooks from National Transport and Safety Authority offices or face disposal under the agency's records management policy. The notice comes as the government accelerates the transition to a fully digital vehicle registration system.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kamp Copyright and Related Rights Ltd has denied embezzlement allegations that led to KECOBO's suspension of its operating license on July 1, 2026. KAMP said it was not previously asked to account for the funds in question and learned of the claim only through KECOBO's public notice.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority's mandatory annual vehicle inspections for all motor vehicles and motorcycles have triggered public debate, with the government citing road safety benefits while Kenyans question whether the measure is primarily a revenue-raising effort or a corruption opportunity.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 8,000 heavy commercial trucks pass through the Mariakani Weighbridge daily, where automated technology including high-speed weigh-in-motion systems has reduced opportunities for corruption and achieved a 98.5 per cent compliance rate, according to operations management at the facility managed by Ebenezer Commercial Works for KeNHA.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya's cybersecurity systems and developing robust governance frameworks for artificial intelligence, citing growing cyber threats as the country's digital economy continues to expand. The Interior PS said Kenya's rapid digital transformation has boosted economic growth and improved public service delivery, but has also heightened exposure to cyber risks.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has clarified that instant traffic fines must be paid physically at designated Kenya Commercial Bank branches and agents, not through the eCitizen platform, to protect motorists from fraud and fake SMS payment demands.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has moved instant traffic fine payments from the eCitizen platform to bank deposits to curb fraud targeting motorists, while eCitizen continues to serve other government services.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity systems and developing governance frameworks for emerging technologies including AI to protect the digital economy. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security noted that while digital transformation has expanded public service access—with eCitizen hosting over 24,000 government services and serving 15 million users—it has also widened Kenya's cyber risk landscape.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority's online tax filing system experienced intermittent delays and significant traffic surges in the final hours before the June 30 deadline, locking out hundreds of taxpayers unable to submit their 2025 income tax returns. KRA has ruled out extending the deadline.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the authority requires motorists to pay instant traffic fines physically at KCB branches or agents rather than through eCitizen to protect Kenyans from fraud, as digital payment channels like M-Pesa could be exploited by scammers.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has suspended enforcement of new mandatory vehicle inspection rules for private vehicles, directing traffic officers not to demand proof of inspection certificates during road checks until further notice. Vehicle owners are expected to continue booking inspections, but enforcement will begin only once the implementation framework is fully established.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has ruled out any extension of the June 30, 2026 deadline for filing 2025 income tax returns, warning that taxpayers who miss the deadline will face penalties and possible default assessments. KRA has expanded support services through multiple platforms to assist last-minute filers.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has directed owners of motor vehicles older than four years to book annual inspections from July 1 under new Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules. Vehicles that pass will receive inspection stickers and reports; those that fail will get defect reports requiring repairs before re-inspection, though enforcement for private vehicles will not begin immediately.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo reported to the Senate Information Commission Technology Committee that of 6,000 government services across Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and County Governments, only 12% are fully digitised and available through end-to-end digital channels; 30% are partially digitised, while 58% continue to rely on manual processes. The average online transaction completion rate was 37%, and less than 10% of approximately 635 million physical government records have been digitised.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo called for a more inclusive continental digital economy that fully accommodates persons with disabilities, stating that an estimated 80 million Africans with disabilities risk being left behind by current technological advancements. Speaking at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, he highlighted Kenya's digital initiatives including the Digital Superhighway programme and efforts to enhance accessibility on the eCitizen platform.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority has directed all NGOs formerly registered under the repealed NGOs Co-ordination Act of 1990 to update their records under the newly operationalized Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013 and PBO Regulations, 2026. The transition is automatic and does not require fresh registration, but organizations must submit updated documents including revised constitutions aligned with the PBO Act.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority will replace physical motor vehicle logbooks with an electronic system accessible through the eCitizen platform, launching officially on June 10. The eLogbook aims to reduce fraud, eliminate cartels and bureaucratic delays, and provide instant digital access to vehicle owners.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Commission on Administrative Justice has intervened to correct errors in a marriage certificate after the Registrar of Marriages partially complied with a complainant's request to update occupation and residence details and update corresponding eCitizen records. The complainant exhausted the Attorney General's office before escalating to the Ombudsman, which launched an inquiry and issued a Notice to Show Cause due to the Registrar's lack of cooperation.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →