Govt Says Parents Will Not be Charged Service Fee after Paying School Fees on E-Citizen: Julius Bitok, the Immigration and Citizen Services PS, staunchly defended the e-citizen fee payment platform. He has assured Kenyans that individuals who will utilize the platform will be exempt from service fees.
No service fee for parents using e-citizen to pay school fees
“The government will not burden parents with the Sh50 service fee. While all other government services require payment of the service fee, fee payments through the platform are exempt,” he affirmed.
Bitok underscored the government’s dedication to harnessing technology to enhance efficiency. The principal secretary emphasized that the platform aimed to facilitate real-time cash transfers to school accounts. This will mitigate delays associated with treasury disbursement processes.
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The T-Plus system
“The funds don’t linger in the Treasury or e-citizen account. We have implemented a system called T-Plus. T-Plus will ensure direct deposit into school accounts via the Treasury,” he elaborated.
The PS asserted that this initiative would enhance transparency and visibility in schools. Bitok reiterated that the Kenya Kwanza administration is committed to leveraging technology for progress.
“Our administration prioritizes technological advancements. For instance, this initiative is a testament to that commitment,” he added.
Paying for commodities
Julius Bitok addressed concerns raised about accommodating parents paying fees for commodities. The Narok Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei specifically brought up this issue. Bitok assured that plans to involve school administrators had been postponed. This is because Kenyans are waiting for a resolution of a legal challenge against the directive.
The court injunction
A Nairobi court had issued an injunction, halting the implementation of the directive initially slated to commence in January. The government is planning to start with a pilot phase in national schools.
In essence, Bitok’s defense of the e-citizen fee payment platform reflects the government’s proactive stance in embracing technological solutions. The solutions will streamline processes and enhance service delivery in education.
By exempting all parents from service fees and ensuring direct cash transfers to school accounts, the initiative aims to promote efficiency and transparency. However, the government is still waiting for a resolution of legal challenges impeding full implementation of the controversial directive. Parents will soon start paying school fees on E-Citizen.
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