Govt to Expand eCitizen School Fee Payments to Extra County and County Schools
On Monday, Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced the government’s intention to expand the integration of school fee payments through the eCitizen platform to additional schools.
Following a successful implementation in national schools, the plan is now set to include both extra county and county schools. This move, according to Bitok, is part of an effort to streamline the collection of school fees, fostering transparency and accountability.
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To ensure a seamless rollout, Bitok emphasized that the new payment system would be implemented in phases, commencing with national schools and subsequently extending to extra county and county schools.
The government aims to monitor the system effectively through the eCitizen platform, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations governing fee levies and payments in public secondary schools.
During an address at Syokimau, Machakos County on November 8, 2023, Bitok explained that the government had established a convenient and transparent payment collection process.
He highlighted the importance of schools submitting their banking details to the Ministry of Education for streamlined payments via the eCitizen platform.
Stakeholders, including school heads and parents, were encouraged to express their concerns and reservations regarding the new payment plan directly to the Ministry. Bitok stated, “We are open to discussions and other inputs that will support the objectives of the directive.”
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This announcement follows an earlier directive from Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, instructing all national schools to utilize the eCitizen platform for school fee payments.
Despite its alignment with President William’s initiative to standardize payments across State institutions, this development faced criticism from Kenyans concerned about potential disruptions in school operations.
President William’s push for the migration to eCitizen, directed in June of the previous year, sought to consolidate payments across government institutions through a unified Paybill number (222222).
Since the implementation of this directive, Kenyans have expressed dissatisfaction with the delays and inconveniences associated with adapting to the new payment system.
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Govt to Expand eCitizen School Fee Payments to Extra County and County Schools