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Kenya's e-citizen government payment platform is facing renewed allegations of widespread misuse and embezzlement of public funds, with an audit report revealing its alleged involvement in fraudulent activities where funds were diverted to private companies. The Auditor General's report indicated a potential loss of KSh 11 billion through the system, leading Members of Parliament to demand its immediate shutdown due to widespread irregularities and unauthorized payments. The National Assembly’s public accounts committee described the platform as a 'crime scene,' highlighting significant financial impropriety amounting to KSh 127 million.
An audit report has revealed how Kenya's government payment platform, e-citizen, and the number 222-222, were allegedly misused in fraudulent activities and illegal payments, with funds diverted to private companies.
A staggering 11 billion shillings may have been lost through Kenya's E-Citizen payment system according to a report from the Auditor General. Members of Parliament are now demanding the shutdown of the system.
The National Assembly’s public accounts committee has raised serious concerns regarding widespread irregularities and unauthorized payments within the government’s Ecitizen platform, describing it as a “crime scene.” This comes amidst allegations of monumental financial impropriety.