President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to 34 CEOs of government agencies for failing to adhere to his directive on digitizing services through the e-Citizen platform. The initiative, aimed at enhancing transparency and streamlining public services, has faced resistance from some government entities, which have yet to fully comply.
Addressing the issue at the first anniversary of the e-Citizen Directorate in Nairobi, President Ruto named the non-compliant agencies and set a one-week deadline for them to integrate their services and revenue payments into the e-Citizen system. Those who fail to meet the deadline, the president warned, would face strict consequences, including potential dismissal.
“These agencies have ignored a clear directive to transition their services and payments to e-Citizen, undermining transparency and potentially engaging in illicit financial practices,” Ruto stated. “They now have one week to comply. If they don’t, they know where the door is.”
The president also expressed concerns about agencies already on the platform but still engaging in alternative payment methods, bypassing the e-Citizen system to potentially embezzle funds. Ruto ordered a comprehensive list to be compiled within three days, detailing agencies involved in such activities.
“I’m aware that some agencies are on the e-Citizen platform but still secretly use alternative channels to funnel money. I want a full report of such activities in the past three months, and I expect that list on my desk within three days,” he said.
Ruto emphasized that his administration remains committed to tackling corruption and promoting good governance through the digitization of government operations. “When I campaigned, I made it clear that there would be no room for corruption in my government. Digitization is a critical part of this effort, ensuring that service delivery is linked to proper revenue collection,” he declared.
The following agencies were named in the president’s statement for failing to comply with the e-Citizen directive:
- National Cancer Institute of Kenya
- Kenya Hospital Authority Trust Fund
- Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute
- Health Records and Information Managers Board
- National Syndemic Disease Control Council
- Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya
- Digital Health Authority
- Kenya Biovax Institute Limited
- Kenya National Public Health Institute
- Kenya Health Human Resource Authority
- Kenya Water Institute
- Tanathi Water Works Development Agency
- Water Sector Trust Fund
- Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board
- Kenya Ports Authority
- Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
- Private Security Regulatory Authority
- Nairobi International Financial Center
- Kenya Re-insurance Corporation
- Financial Reporting Centre
- Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
- Consolidated Bank of Kenya
- Development Bank of Kenya
- Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
- Institute of Certified Secretaries
- Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
- Kenya Power Company Limited
- Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation
- Geothermal Development Company
- Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited
- National Defence University
- Kenya Space Agency
- Kenya Shipyard Limited
The president’s actions mark a clear message that his government will not tolerate inefficiency or corruption and will hold leaders accountable for maintaining transparency in public service.