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May 7, 2026
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Govt to double eCitizen services fee to Sh100 in proposals

Govt to double eCitizen services fee to Sh100 in proposals

The regulations seek to replace the current flat Sh50 convenience charge that was previously imposed on transactions through the platform. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenyan National Treasury has proposed new regulations that could significantly increase transaction fees on the eCitizen platform, potentially doubling the charges for certain government payments.

  • The proposed fees range from a Sh5 convenience fee for transactions between Sh100 and Sh499 to a maximum of Sh100 for payments exceeding Sh100,000.
  • The proposal comes after a court ruling deemed mandatory eCitizen school fee payments unconstitutional due to procedural issues.
  • The draft regulations aim to formalize eCitizen as the official digital payment platform for both national and county government services, overseen by a new steering committee chaired by the Treasury.

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