Kenya's government fully owns the e-Citizen platform but works with Webmaster to manage it, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. The system has been running as a ten-year pilot while officials build capacity.
Mwaura explained that the government buys various ICT services, including Oracle Corporation for their financial management system, IFMIS. Microsoft provides additional digital infrastructure support. He mentioned Kenya has established an Innovation and AI Hub at the Kenya School of Government, along with development centers at Konza Technopolis.
The government continues developing local technologies despite concerns from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. Officials signed a three-year contract in May 2023 with three companies - Webmasters Kenya Limited, Pesaflow Limited, and Olive Tree Media Limited.
Each company plays a specific role - Webmasters controls the software, Pesaflow handles payments, and Olive Tree manages mobile applications. The contract allows these companies to remove their systems if disagreements arise. They earn money from the Sh50 fee Kenyans pay for platform transactions.
Last year, authorities ordered that all government services must be paid through the e-Citizen platform.
Mwaura explained that the government buys various ICT services, including Oracle Corporation for their financial management system, IFMIS. Microsoft provides additional digital infrastructure support. He mentioned Kenya has established an Innovation and AI Hub at the Kenya School of Government, along with development centers at Konza Technopolis.
The government continues developing local technologies despite concerns from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. Officials signed a three-year contract in May 2023 with three companies - Webmasters Kenya Limited, Pesaflow Limited, and Olive Tree Media Limited.
Each company plays a specific role - Webmasters controls the software, Pesaflow handles payments, and Olive Tree manages mobile applications. The contract allows these companies to remove their systems if disagreements arise. They earn money from the Sh50 fee Kenyans pay for platform transactions.
Last year, authorities ordered that all government services must be paid through the e-Citizen platform.
