Gov't Issues Fresh Update on Payment of School Fees via eCitizen

The government now says the move to have parents pay school fees via the eCitizen platform will promote transparency and accountability. 

In a statement sent to the newsrooms on Monday, February 5, State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok noted that the collection of school fees via the Citizen platform will enhance the coordination of the process.  

“The objective of this directive is to harmonise the collection of school fees, enhance the coordination of the process and promote transparency and accountability. It will also entrench an effective monitoring system on compliance with the relevant policies and regulations governing levying and payment of fees in public secondary schools,” Bitok stated.

The Immigration PS also said that the Directorate of eCitizen has set up a payment collection process that is convenient and transparent to ensure that principals will be able to access funds received for their schools promptly and in full.

PS Bitok mentioned that the new payment system will be implemented in phases beginning with National schools and subsequently extending to Extra County and County schools.

“The implementation of the payment process through the eCitizen forum will be undertaken in consultation with stakeholders. We are open to discussions and other inputs that will support the objectives of the directive,” Bitok added.

The Ministry of Education on January 31 directed all National schools to submit their banking details to the Ministry to facilitate the payment of fees through the eCitizen platform by February 6, 2024.

“In preparation for the launch, please provide all your institution's bank account details in the following format; 1. account name, 2. bank, 3. account number, 4. bank code, and 5. branch code,” read the circular signed by Education PS Belio Kipsang.