E-Citizen System Under Scrutiny for Alleged KSh 11 Billion Fraud - August 2025

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.