Treasury, auditors clash over Sh9.4b e-Citizen platform probe

PS Immigration and Citizen Services Belio Kipsang before the National Assembly Administration and Internal Security Committee to consider the Budget estimates FY 2025/26 at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on May 16, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A heated exchange erupted on Thursday between National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo and officials from the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) over claims that billions of shillings may have been lost through the e-Citizen platform.

The OAG, had in a special audit report tabled on Tuesday, revealed that up to Sh9.4 billion could have been lost due to irregular fund diversions, absence of clear governance structures, and other malpractices linked to the digital platform.